Isigqiki (Headrest)
Artist
Zulu artist
Dateearly 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 6 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (16.5 x 52.1 x 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsWood
Credit LineGift of Rhonda Morgan Wilkerson, PhD
Object number2024.22.8
DescriptionFrom Scott Rodolitz's 2024 appraisal: Of classical style for the type, the entire neck rest of deep chocolate brown and beautifully polished from extensive use, the pillow-top nearly flat but slightly arching at the ends above three carved struts, the outer surface of each with incised linear designs. The central strut with a notched bottom of triangular shape. Exceptionally fine patina denoting age and use.
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