Lunda Musamo headrest
African neckrest or headrest from southern R. D. Congo or northern Angola. These animal neckrests are found among the Lunda, the Luba and the Chokwe.
Among the latter, they are known as musamo.
This one has some wear and is decorated with many upholstery nails.
02067
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 14 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Portugal
- Condition
- Vintage
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African neckrest or headrest from southern R. D. Congo or northern Angola. These animal neckrests are found among the Lunda, the Luba and the Chokwe.
Among the latter, they are known as musamo.
This one has some wear and is decorated with many upholstery nails.