African Style Wood Neck Rests

Item Details

A pair of African style neck rests. The neck rests are comprised of carved wood with leather supporting straps. One neck rest features a carved plank of wood at its top resting on a dome-shaped base, and the second neck rest is presented in a trestle style featuring intricate tribal carvings on its side legs.

The African art pieces in this sale were acquired by the previous owner while living in rural Kenya in the 1960s and 1970s. The collector admired the art of Wakamba artisans and loved supporting their work. His admiration eventually spread to the work of artisans from throughout the continent.

Condition

- wear consistent with age and prior use; moderate surface wear to wood, thread wear to leather straps.

Dimensions

- measured single item, roughly the same size.

Item #

17NYC010-039