A ZULU BLOCK HEADREST, MSINGA DISTRICT, KWAZULU NATAL

by Swelz (Pty) t/a Stephan Welz & Co
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R10,000 - R12,000

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A ZULU BLOCK HEADREST, MSINGA DISTRICT, KWAZULU NATAL

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The sides decorated with linear and geometric designs, on a plinth base
16cm high, 57cm wide, 7cm deep

c.f. Goodall B., Headrests of Southern Africa- The Architecture of Sleep, 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2021 pp108,109 where similar examples are illustrated

This hardwood block headrest with decorated columns and extended platform is typical of many from Northern Msinga in the areas around Pomeroy and Tugela Ferry.

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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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