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

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    History
    Object Age Comment
    late 19th/early 20th century
    Collector Comment
    Rev AA Jaques
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    Site Association
    x y z
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