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| Object |
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| Head-rest for men - Boni - Somalia |
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| Ethnic group |
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| Boni |
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| Origin |
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| Somalia |
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| Provenance |
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| Private collection - Germany |
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| Material |
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| Wood |
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| Size |
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| H 18 cm W: 15 cm |
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| Description |
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Light-weight wood, light brown patina, of simple and elegant form.
An "insect" can be seen on the upper side.
The curved shape of the seat/pillow represents the horns of a cow.
The neck rest looks insecure, and indeed it was. But this was taken for advantageous. For a deep and undisturbed sleep was not possible under these circumstances and therefore the men's alertness was much higher.
Lit.: Sotheby's - Paris 8 June 2007 - Lot 273 |
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