Headrest Item Number: K5.35 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden neck rest with two male figures standing either side of a rectangular centre support that has a raised geometric design. Base is carved with lobed ends and pointed centre, and top surface curves downwards at centre.
History Of Use
Headrests, also called neck rests. Used when sleeping or resting; meant to support the head at the junction of the neck and head when lying down. Usually a personal object; they are portable and may also be used as a stool. In some societies, headrests were thought to channel ancestral communications through dreams.
Item History
- Made in Zimbabwe
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Shona
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zimbabwe
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0022/0132