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Headrest (barkin)

Maker Somali Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAfrica

MediumWood

Dimensions7 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. (17.8 x 14 x 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding

Object number2005.28.50

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionCurved headrest with two support posts.

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