Bidspirit Auktion | An African caryatid head rest

An African caryatid head rest - An African caryatid head rest Democratic Republic of Congo - Hemba people A nicely carved anthropomorphic head rest depicting a seated woman with her arms bent to the shoulders. Head rests like this were used by high-ranking members of the Hemba society to keep the head elevated while resting, protecting their elaborate and cumbersome hairstyles. H cm 18.5