ITEM #:
55011
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA CARYATID HEADREST:
The Luba Caryatid Headrest is a remarkable object that belonged to the privileged class of the Luba people in earlier times. -
ITEM #:
55011
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA CARYATID HEADREST:
The Luba Caryatid Headrest is a remarkable object that belonged to the privileged class of the Luba people in earlier times.
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ITEM #:
2165
ETHNICITY:
Turkana
ORIGIN:
Kenya
TURKANA HEADREST:
This headrest was carved by the Turkana from Kenya and was used to keep the head elevated when sleeping in order to preserve the elaborately woven coiffures.
