Tsonga headrest
Southern African neckrests are renowned on the market for traditional African objects. Shona, Tsonga and Nguni headrests are objects with abstract shapes that are sometimes refined, as seen here.
In African art, neckrests are supports of choice for the artistic expression of sculptors. These are very personal items carried with you.
02511
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1970
- Size
- 14 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Southern African neckrests are renowned on the market for traditional African objects. Shona, Tsonga and Nguni headrests are objects with abstract shapes that are sometimes refined, as seen here.
In African art, neckrests are supports of choice for the artistic expression of sculptors. These are very personal items carried with you.