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70 - Collectors Auction June 30th Edition

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 497

"Antique African Tribal Wooden Neckrest"

Estimate: $200 - $450

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

An authentic antique East African hand-carved wooden neckrest, likely originating from the Ethiopian (Gurage or Somali) or Dinka peoples. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, it features a deeply contoured, crescent-shaped top platform designed to cradle the neck and preserve elaborate hairstyles during sleep. The curved headrest is supported by a slender central column terminating in a heavy, domed circular base. It retains its original, weathered leather carrying strap fragments looped through the central pillar, and exhibits an excellent smooth, honey-brown aged patina from generations of traditional tribal use.

Details

  • Medium: Carved hardwood with leather elements

  • Dimensions: 7 × 7 × 5 inches

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