Headrest - Dinka - South Sudan - 45.5 cm - Wood

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Wood headrest from the Dinka people of South Sudan, dating to 1940–1950, measuring 45.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm high and 12 cm deep, in good condition with signs of aging; provenance includes collection by Comboni Fathers in Al Buhayrat, Sudan and purchase in 2006 through Mbuya Comboni Missionaries, Kampala.

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Authentic ancient stunning headrest from Dinka tribe, South Sudan.

Dimensions: height: 14.5 cm; width: 45.5 cm; depth: 12 cm.

Estimated age: 1940.

Provenance: collected on early fifties by comboni fathers in Al Buhayrat, Sudan, nowadays South Sudan. Purchased from Mbuya Comboni Missionaries, Kampala (Uganda), on 2006.

Overall condition: the headrest shows deep use but it is entire and well preserved.

This is an unique piece, of inestimable value, not easy to find of this age, and not easy to find of this beauty.

A true, unquestionable masterpiece.

A professional invoice with a picture of the object, as well as the aforementioned description, will be delivered with the lot.

Delivery by International Quick Pack.

Authentic ancient stunning headrest from Dinka tribe, South Sudan.

Dimensions: height: 14.5 cm; width: 45.5 cm; depth: 12 cm.

Estimated age: 1940.

Provenance: collected on early fifties by comboni fathers in Al Buhayrat, Sudan, nowadays South Sudan. Purchased from Mbuya Comboni Missionaries, Kampala (Uganda), on 2006.

Overall condition: the headrest shows deep use but it is entire and well preserved.

This is an unique piece, of inestimable value, not easy to find of this age, and not easy to find of this beauty.

A true, unquestionable masterpiece.

A professional invoice with a picture of the object, as well as the aforementioned description, will be delivered with the lot.

Delivery by International Quick Pack.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
South Sudan
Model
Dinka - South Sudan - 45.5 cm
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
45.5 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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