JL-E-74 | SAHRIS

General

Object Auto ID

23211

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_29466

Common Name

headrest

Classified Name

HEADREST

Local Name

mutsago

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

Crossbar curved up towards narrow ends with a line of zig-zags carved at either end. Lugs are flat semi-circular discs facing inward and ecorated with concentric semi-circular grooves. Three rectangular pillars rest on thea rectangular platform which in turn rests on two pillars that taper in two-steps from a narrow top to wide circular flaring feet. The platform is decorated with zig-zag designs and the pillars with grooved vertical lines.

Current Owner/Responsible Custodian

Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG)

Description

Material Types

Wood

Technique Types

Carving

Colours

Brown