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1938.21.1

Small wooden headrest. It comprises a rectangular, concavely curved seat, a fusiform, circular-sectioned support and a circular base. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]

1938.21.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small wooden headrest. It comprises a rectangular, concavely curved seat, a fusiform, circular-sectioned support and a circular base. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Zambia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zambia
South East of Lake Tanganyika
Cultural groups
Fipa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 111 mm, Length: max 126 mm, Width: max 77 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.21.1

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Headrest