Headrest
ClassificationsFurnishings-Furniture-headrests
Culture
Senufo
Date20th Century
Made AtBurkina Faso, Africa
Made AtCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
Made AtMali, Africa
MediumWood, burlap, leather and metal
Dimensions8 1/4 × 31 × 2 1/4 in. (21 × 78.7 × 5.7 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2019.22.10
DescriptionThis is a 20th Century Senufo headrest from Burkina Faso Côte d’Ivoire or Mali. Headrests are commonly used throughout Africa to help protect intricate coiffures while resting, though in many cases they carry with them a certain degree of spiritual meaning or prestige. This headrest is a stylized depiction of a horse, which were first introduced to the region by Muslim traders and became quintessential to the sculptural art of the Senufo.On View
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