Paolo Boni
Headrest

Headrest

Public Domain

ArtistItalian, born 1926
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Headrest
Date1934–1967
PlaceSomalia, Africa
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 × 5 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. (16.5 × 14.9 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ronald Robins in memory of Ambassador and Mrs. William J. Handley
Object number86.416
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceWilliam J. Handley (1918–1979) and Loretta Handley (1937–1983), by at least 1964 [1]; W. Ronald Robins and Mary Robins, Houston, by 1986; given to MFAH, 1986.

[1] Acquired while US Ambasador to Mali, 1961–1964.

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Assembled
Vase with Cover
19th century
Jade
96.1652.A-.C
Cup
Unknown Chinese
Cup
no date
Jade
96.1645.A,.B
Spoon / Pestle
Unknown African
Spoon / Pestle
c. 1900-1950
Wood
2023.96
Emery Cushion
Unknown American
Emery Cushion
c. 1865–1870
Silk and metal straight pins
B.96.10
Thread Caddy
Unknown American
Thread Caddy
c. 1820–1870
Maple
B.2002.12.A,.B
photograph of file photo
Unknown Japanese
Dressing Box
early 20th century
Lacquer
92.519
Kalukili (Ceremonial Spoon)
Unknown African
Kalukili (Ceremonial Spoon)
Early 20th century
Bone
2023.97
Ashtray
Ashtray
20th century
Amber (?)
96.1837
Snuff Bottle with Lid
Snuff Bottle with Lid
19th or 20th century
Hornbill
96.1846.A,.B
Five Spoons for Weighing Gold
Unknown African
Five Spoons for Weighing Gold
1800–1900
Brass
97.1514.1-.5
Stool gold weight
Unknown African
Stool gold weight
1900–1977
Brass
77.181
Gold weight
Unknown African
Gold weight
1900–1977
Brass
77.90