Kuba neck support - DR Congo
04
days
22
hours
06
minutes
15
seconds
Current bid
€ 45
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 180 - € 200
 | €45 | |
|---|---|---|
| €40 | |
| €20 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 144916 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
The wooden Kuba headrest, titled Appui-nuque Kuba, is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and dates to the mid-20th century; it comes from the private collection of Professor Jacques LAFFONT.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Rare Kuba headrest stool from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, made of dense, openwork carved wood and decorated with friezes of geometric motifs.
Provenance: from the former collection of Professor Jacques LAFFONT, a graduate of the Bordeaux Naval School of Health. Between 1949 and 1966, he spent an extended period in Africa, where he practiced and taught, notably as holder of the Chair of Anatomy and Operative Medicine at the French Faculty of Medicine in Dakar.
Used as personal sleeping supports, headrests raised the head during rest while helping to preserve carefully arranged hairstyles and well-kept attire.
Beyond their practical function, these objects were often highly personal possessions, reflecting regional sculptural traditions and the individual skill of their makers.
Presented in good condition for its age, with normal signs of wear and a surface patina consistent with its age and use.
Rare Kuba headrest stool from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, made of dense, openwork carved wood and decorated with friezes of geometric motifs.
Provenance: from the former collection of Professor Jacques LAFFONT, a graduate of the Bordeaux Naval School of Health. Between 1949 and 1966, he spent an extended period in Africa, where he practiced and taught, notably as holder of the Chair of Anatomy and Operative Medicine at the French Faculty of Medicine in Dakar.
Used as personal sleeping supports, headrests raised the head during rest while helping to preserve carefully arranged hairstyles and well-kept attire.
Beyond their practical function, these objects were often highly personal possessions, reflecting regional sculptural traditions and the individual skill of their makers.
Presented in good condition for its age, with normal signs of wear and a surface patina consistent with its age and use.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kuba neck support
Height
15 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
2 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
