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Four legs Headrest, No. 1310 (Dinka People, South Sudan)

Four legs Headrest, No. 1310 (Dinka People, South Sudan)

6 x 17 x 5 ″Hand carved from a single, hardwood block.This headrest was constructed by the Dinka People of the Republic of South Sudan. Typically, these headrests feature two, three or four (as in this object) legs or “links.” By social custom, this object is also conceptualized as a vehicle for communication with Dinka ancestors: “…dreams are considered to be sent by ancestors, and because dreams are dreamt on headrests, the headrest is a kind of antenna, and the strength of the signal is increased if the headrest is inherited from a senior relative.”

REFERENCES: Nettleton, Anitra. 2007. African Dream Machines: Style, Identity and Meaning of African Headrests. Johannesburg: Wits University Press.

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Weight 7.0 lbs
Dimensions 5.0 × 17.0 × 6.0 in
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Early to mid 20th century
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Hand carved from a single, hardwood block.
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For Sale

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