Artist
Unknown African
CultureSongye peoples
Titles
- Neck Rest
Date1850–1899
PlaceDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood and brass
Dimensions5 7/8 × 6 5/8 × 5 in. (15 × 16.8 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Meredith J. Long and Fayez Sarofim in memory of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. at "One Great Night in November, 2008"
Object number2008.519
Not on view
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Department
African ArtObject Type
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Unknown African
1880–1930
Iron, wood, and brass tacks
Tacks in handle: Brass
90.503
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Unknown African
1934–1967
Wood, beads of glass and other material, brass rings
86.415
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Unknown African
1934–1967
Wood, beads of glass and other material, brass rings
86.414
Unknown African
1900–1935
Wood, brass tacks, tin, and nails
64.23
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
late 12th century
Brass; raised, repoussé, inlaid with silver and copper
2014.1
