Horse Figure / Head rest - Wood - Syon - Senufo - Ivory Coast

Horse Figure / Head rest – Wood – Syon – Senufo – Ivory Coast

Name: Horse Figure / Head rest - Wood - Syon - Senufo - Ivory Coast
SKU: 56.156
Price: 275.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€ 275,00

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SKU: 56.156 Categories: African Art, Figures, Various Tags: African figures, Ivory Coast art, Neck rest, senufo

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Description

Unique and rare head rest from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. The head rest is carved in the form of a horse, called Syon.

The wooden neck rest is widely used by women to protect their hairdo. When they lie on the support with their neck, there is no weight on the hair which allows the hairdo to stay intact. Good condition with a wonderfull aged patina of use.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:	Horse figure, Head rest
Ethnic group:	Senufo
Country:	Ivory Coast
Material:	Wood
Estimated period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	20x56x18 cm
Weight:	3700 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Horse Figure / Head rest – Wood – Syon – Senufo – Ivory Coast

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