Early 20th Century African Wood Headrest

Details

Description

This is a beautifully carved headrest from Central Africa, notably used by the BanguBangu (BangoBango) and neighboring peoples across regions … Read more This is a beautifully carved headrest from Central Africa, notably used by the BanguBangu (BangoBango) and neighboring peoples across regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.

The Bangubangu are a Bantu people from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, primarily in the Kabambare Territory. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Luba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Their primary language is Bangubangu.

The Bangubangu carve freestanding anthropomorphic sculptures, which are characterized by coffee bean-shaped eyes and pointed beards. Women also produce high-quality pots that are sold in the local markets for profit.

Height (In) 9
Width (In) 8
Depth (In) 7

151619 See less