Headrests
Traditional African headrests were carried as symbols of affluence.
The geometric patterns and reliefs were unique to individual artists and varied from region to region.
Intended to cradle the neck and support the head, headrests were used by herders to recline and rest, while still watching their herd at night. During the day, they often served as stools. Beyond their utilitarian function, headrests were important metaphysical objects which provided a spiritual conduit to one’s ancestors.
-
“Mingudeni Shezi No.11 Headrest: An Intricate Dance of Geometry, Strength, and Cultural Heritage”
$4,329.00 -
“Mkhulu Mkwanazi Scallop Buttress No.1041: A Masterful Union of Elegance, Structure, and Zulu Cultural Legacy”
$3,660.00 -
Early 20th century Zulu Headrest No. 1009 (Southern Africa)
$4,679.00 -
Four legs Headrest, No. 1310 (Dinka People, South Sudan)
$1,195.00 -
Headrest No. 1021 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$4,475.00 -
Headrest No. 1026 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$3,890.00 -
Headrest , No. 1160 (Dinka People, South Sudan)
$975.00 -
Headrest (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,890.00 -
Headrest No. 1012 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$3,229.00 -
Headrest No. 1013 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$4,399.00 -
Headrest No. 1024 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$3,850.00 -
Headrest No. 1025 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$3,450.00 -
Headrest No. 1027 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$4,290.00 -
Headrest No. 1038 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,890.00 -
Headrest No. 1042 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$4,586.00 -
Headrest No. 1180 (Dinka People, South Sudan)
$885.00 -
Headrest No. 2060 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,235.00 -
Headrest No. 2130 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,615.00 -
Headrest No. 2140 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,500.00 -
Headrest No. 2230 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,445.00 -
Headrest No. 2250 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,600.00 -
Headrest No.1023 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$3,750.00 -
Headrest No.2170 (Zulu People, Southern Africa)
$2,440.00 -
Headrest, No.1070 (Dinka People, South Sudan)
$1,695.00 -
Three Legs Dinka Headrest, No. 1170 (South Sudan)
$1,775.00 -
Zulu Block Headrest, with multi geometric patterns, No.2180 South Africa.
$3,589.00