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Curved headrest with two support posts.
Headrest (barkin)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Headrest (barkin)

Maker Somali Artist
Date20th century
Place of originSomalia, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions7 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 in. (18.1 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.48
Collections
Visual DescriptionCurved headrest with two support posts.
Curved headrest with two support posts.
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Curved headrest with two support posts.
Headrest (barkin)
Somali Artist
20th century
Curved headrest with two support posts.
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