General
General
Object Auto ID
59694
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_27522
MA number 50/952
Common Name
headrest
Classified Name
Local Name
xikhigelo
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
Rectangular crossbar, curved and decorated near the flattened narrow ends with a series of incised parallel lines. One broken lug. The other a semi-circle facing front with a small hole pierced through it. Two short rectangular pillars resting on a rectangular block. The pillars are carved front and back with a series of horizontal rounded pleats, and the block is decorated front and back with two rows of incised horizontal lines. Base is ovoid with a pronounced waist cut into centre front and back in which is a small semi-circle.
Provenance
Collected at Elim, Transvaal c1930
Description
History
History
Object Age Comment
late 19th/early 20th century
Collector Comment
Rev AA Jaques
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