Neck support
Tanzania (?)
Ohne Sockel / without base
Wood. H 16 m. W 15,5 cm.
Provenance:
- According to oral information of the owners, Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel.
- Peter E. His (1922-2005), Basel.
In addition to their basic function, neck supports also served to protect elaborately braided coiffures while lying down.
They were often carried by nomads attached to their belts and were external signs of clan and rank affiliation.
Further reading:
Falgayrettes, Christiane (1989). Supports de rêves. Éditions Dapper: Paris.
CHF 200 / 400
EUR 200 / 400
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