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A Finely Carved African Hard Wood Luba Hemba Double Figural Headrest Circa 1900
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Finely Carved African Hard Wood Luba Hemba Double Figural Headrest Circa 1900

19th century
Description

A finely carved African hard wood Luba Hemba double figural headrest with a lovely patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Luba Double Figural Headrest to the 1880s.

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Description
A finely carved African hard wood Luba Hemba double figural headrest with a lovely patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Luba Double Figural Headrest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA721690
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A carved dark hardwood headrest supported by two standing female caryatid figures on a circular carved base.

A finely carved African hard wood Luba Hemba double figural headrest Circa 1900

Archive II A carved dark hardwood headrest supported by two standing female caryatid figures on a circular carved base. View II
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A carved dark hardwood headrest supported by two standing female caryatid figures on a circular carved base.
A finely carved African hard wood Luba Hemba double figural headrest Circa 1900
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A carved dark hardwood headrest supported by two standing female caryatid figures on a circular carved base.
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FAQs

Headrests were created in Central African cultures to elevate and protect elaborate hairstyles during sleep, whilst also serving as personal symbols of status and identity.

These functional objects were hand-carved from single blocks of dense local hardwood, frequently incorporating caryatid figures, geometric carving, and hand-polished oil finishes.

Authentic examples exhibit balanced proportions, traditional scarification motifs on the figures, smooth surface wear along the upper support bar, and deep age patina.

This type of carved wooden artefact serves as a sculptural accent when displayed on a bookshelf, sideboard top, or inside a curated display cabinet.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft dry cloth, keep the item away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply clear wax polish sparingly if required.
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