Wooden "bentwood" headrest fitted with leather thong and stretchers

Made:
1880-1910 in Uganda
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Wooden bentwood' headrest fitted with leather thong and
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Wooden "bentwood" headrest fitted with leather thong and
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden "bentwood" headrest fitted with leather thong and
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden "bentwood" headrest fitted with leather thong and stretchers, made by Acoli craftsman, Ugandan, 1880-1910

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A18744
Materials:
wood and leather
type:
headrest
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)