African Acacia Wood Headrest with Brass Handle

An African acacia wood carved headrest, Pokot/Turkana ethnic…
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An African acacia wood carved headrest, Pokot/Turkana ethnic group, mid 20th century, with incised decoration and brass carrying handle, width 25 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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