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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headrest (ngachar or chemperit)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Headrest (ngachar or chemperit)

Artist Pokot Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedKenya, Africa
MediumWood, glass beads, leather
Dimensionsapprox: 7 x 3 1/2 in. (17.8 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.46
Collections
DescriptionWooden headrest with beaded carrying loops. Central support columns (2 legs) adorned with beads, curved base.
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