Early 20th Century Unique African Armrest Hand Carved Hardwood

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Unidentified hardwood species/ Hand carved from a single, hardwood armrest.
This armrest was constructed by the Dinka People of the … Read more Unidentified hardwood species/ Hand carved from a single, hardwood armrest.
This armrest was constructed by the Dinka People of the Republic of South
Sudan.
Typically, these headrests feature two or three las in this object) legs or
"links." By social custom, the headrest is also conceptualized as a vehicle for communication with Dinka ancestors:"...dreams are considered to be sent by ancestors, and because dreams are dreamt on armrest, the armrest is a kind of antenna, and the strength of the signal is increased if the armrest is inherited from a senior relative."
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