Neck support - Himba - Namibia (No reserve price)

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Neksteun made of wood from the Himba people of Namibia, dating to 2000–2010, 14 cm high, sold from a private collection, with no stand and in excellent condition, featuring sculptural cutouts and a headrest used by a married man to rest his head, symbolising his adult masculine status, with a glossy patina.

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Wooden neck rest with sculptural carvings. Used by the married man to rest his head while lying down. Also a symbol of his adult masculine status. Collected on-site in 2006. Very beautiful authentic piece, with a glossy patina.

Wooden neck rest with sculptural carvings. Used by the married man to rest his head while lying down. Also a symbol of his adult masculine status. Collected on-site in 2006. Very beautiful authentic piece, with a glossy patina.

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No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Himba
Country of Origin
Namibia
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Neck support
Height
14 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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