Title:
Wooden Headrest, (Gemma)
Object Name:
Headrest
Other Name:
Headrest, Wood
Place of Origin:
Kafa of Gurage, Ethiopia, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 6"
W = 7"
D = 5"
Neckrests such as this one were used by men to keep their coiffures in place while sleeping.
Gurage headrests, known as "Gemma", are carved by the Fuga, a caste of woodcarvers.
Neckrests adorned with small incised triangular decorations are thought to have been made by the Gurage, while the majority with double coned feet are believed to have been carved by the Kaffa people.
Barquart, P. 208 — 210. The Tribal Arts of Africa.
H = 6"
W = 7"
D = 5"
Neckrests such as this one were used by men to keep their coiffures in place while sleeping.
Gurage headrests, known as "Gemma", are carved by the Fuga, a caste of woodcarvers.
Neckrests adorned with small incised triangular decorations are thought to have been made by the Gurage, while the majority with double coned feet are believed to have been carved by the Kaffa people.
Barquart, P. 208 — 210. The Tribal Arts of Africa.
Description:
Crescent—shaped headrest, short column extending into bell—shaped pedestal base of light tan wood. Dark brown patina.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, MSSU
Accession#:
2014.1.77
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