Hand-Carved Traditional Himba Wooden Headrest / Stool – Kaokoland, Namibia - Namibia (No reserve price)
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The Himba carved wooden headrest and stool, titled “Poggiatesta / Sgabello Tradizionale Himba in Legno Intagliato a Mano – Kaokoland, Namibia”, comes from Namibia’s Kaokoland region and a private collection.
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Lot Description
Object: Traditional ethnic headrest / stool (Otjipura)
Origin: Namibia (Kaokoland Region)
Ethnic group: Himba people
Material: Solid wood, carved from a single piece
Provenance: Collected locally during a trip to Namibia (private collection)
Condition: Excellent original condition, with visible signs of use and handcrafted workmanship
Details of the piece and cultural context:
An authentic hand-carved wooden traditional headrest, typical of the semi-nomadic Himba culture of northern Namibia. In local tradition, these objects serve a dual purpose: they are used as small portable stools and as headrests to protect elaborate traditional hairstyles made with ochre and fat (otjize) while resting.
Structure and Carving: The object features a slightly concave upper seat/support, held up by a central column pierced with multi-tiered rectangular grid patterns, all resting on a sturdy circular base.
Patina and Surface: The wood has a warm, dark-brown surface, enhanced by a beautiful patina from use and the characteristic marks left by tools used in hand carving.
A piece of great ethno-anthropological value, ideal for collectors of tribal African art and vintage objects.
Lot Description
Object: Traditional ethnic headrest / stool (Otjipura)
Origin: Namibia (Kaokoland Region)
Ethnic group: Himba people
Material: Solid wood, carved from a single piece
Provenance: Collected locally during a trip to Namibia (private collection)
Condition: Excellent original condition, with visible signs of use and handcrafted workmanship
Details of the piece and cultural context:
An authentic hand-carved wooden traditional headrest, typical of the semi-nomadic Himba culture of northern Namibia. In local tradition, these objects serve a dual purpose: they are used as small portable stools and as headrests to protect elaborate traditional hairstyles made with ochre and fat (otjize) while resting.
Structure and Carving: The object features a slightly concave upper seat/support, held up by a central column pierced with multi-tiered rectangular grid patterns, all resting on a sturdy circular base.
Patina and Surface: The wood has a warm, dark-brown surface, enhanced by a beautiful patina from use and the characteristic marks left by tools used in hand carving.
A piece of great ethno-anthropological value, ideal for collectors of tribal African art and vintage objects.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Namibia
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Hand-Carved Traditional Himba Wooden Headrest / Stool – Kaokoland, Namibia
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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