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Headrest (Amba Ragat), early 20th Century Iatmul culture; Middle Sepik River region, East Sepi…
Headrest
Headrest (Amba Ragat), early 20th Century Iatmul culture; Middle Sepik River region, East Sepi…
Headrest (Amba Ragat), early 20th Century Iatmul culture; Middle Sepik River region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Oceania Wood and cane; 7 x 22 3/4 x 5 in. 2013.2.1 Bowers Museum Purchase

Headrest

ClassificationsFurnishings-Furniture-headrests
Culture Iatmul
Dateearly 20th Century
Made AtEast Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood and cane
Dimensions7 x 22 3/4 x 5 in. (17.8 x 57.8 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Purchase
Object number2013.2.1
DescriptionThis object is a wooden headrest made in an “A frame” design. Two “A” shaped pieces form the legs on each side and support a cylindrical cross beam, which features animal head finials on both ends in the shape of pig heads. The object is made of wood that is a reddish color that is patinated. It shows wear all long the top from use.
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