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African Art & Wonders: A Collection of Cultural Treasures. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. sessione unica
Monday 7 April 2025 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
An African caryatid head rest
An African caryatid head rest
Democratic Republic of Congo - Hemba people
A nicely carved anthropomorphic head rest depicting a seated woman with her arms bent to the shoulders.
Head rests like this were used by high-ranking members of the Hemba society to keep the head elevated while resting, protecting their elaborate and cumbersome hairstyles.
H cm 18.5