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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Headrest

Maker Sidamo Artist or
Maker Kambatta Artist or
Maker Arussi Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedEthiopia, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.21
Collections
DescriptionWooden headrest with ovoid, curved top and five support columns on mound-shaped base.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest (ngachar or chemperit)
Pokot Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest
Dinka Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest
Dinka Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest
Maasai Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Title Stool
Igbo Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest
Swazi Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Doorlock
Bamana Artist
20th century

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