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Head Rest

1971.12.0010

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Artifact Identification Head Rest   (1971.12.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Bedding
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Turkana
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 20.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 20.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.0 cm
Weight 517 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Koprowski, Paul. "Combs of the Beni-Amur." African Arts Journal. 1976 April, vol IX; p. 40.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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