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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Headrest

Maker Dinka Artist or
Maker Bongo Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSudan, Africa
MediumWood, metal
Dimensions8 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (21.6 x 47 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.23
Collections
DescriptionWooden headrest with metal tacks on seat; triangular curved seat with curved projections; three legs; metal chain looped on either end.
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
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Mande Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Unknown
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Somali Artist
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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

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