A ZULU HEADREST, 19TH CENTURY

by Swelz (Pty) t/a Stephan Welz & Co
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R14,000 - R16,000

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A ZULU HEADREST, 19TH CENTURY

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The curved sleeping platform on three upright legs, on a triangular base
15cm high, 34cm wide, 6,5cm deep

c.f. Goodall B., Headrests of Southern Africa- The Architecture of Sleep, 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2021 pp304, 305 where similar examples are illustrated

The bands of fine triangular pokerwork on the legs of this headrest are typical of many 19th century headrests

PROVENANCE
The Bruce Goodall Collection

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Auction Date:
20th Jun 22 at 2pm SAST
(20th Jun 22 1pm BST)

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