Headrest Item Number: K2.19 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A doughnut-shape with light brown leaves around the entire surface secured by rows of twisted leaves around the sides. Made in such a way as to leave a hole at the centre.
History Of Use
Used for carrying and balancing loads on the top of the head.
Item History
- Made in Kwoi, Nigeria
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Jaba
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kwoi, Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0003 a