Headrest - Wood
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Dogon Telem headrest from Mali of the Dogon culture, provenance: private Belgian collection; carved from wood, 10 cm wide, 15 cm high, 23 cm deep, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age, sold with a certificate of authenticity.
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Very beautiful and rare carved wooden Dogon neck rest, or Telem. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful and rare carved wooden Dogon neck rest, or Telem. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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