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A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer Collection

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A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer Collection

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A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art historian Evan Maurer, co-author of Tabwa: The Rising of a New Moon & The Intelligence of Forms: An Artist Collects African Art.

Condition

fair, well handled and worn

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A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer Collection

Name: A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer Collection
SKU: 114211020
Price: 320 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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