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Headrest

MOA: University of British Columbia

3055/1

Carved wooden headrest. Rectangular base with hollows on side and back. Back hollow is framed by a carved line. Two figures joined in a curved line form the top. Facial features are faintly carved on side and deep on the other. Both have large foreheads. Each figure is holding a board connected to the base and carved with swirling lines. A dome with curls on each side rests in the middle of the two figures. A ridged curved board spans the top of the headrest. Inscription on base in white paint.

  • Narrative

    Purchased from the estate of Erika Sawyer. From the collection of Alan Sawyer.

  • Type of Item headrest
  • Culture West Papuan
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 15.1 cm, width 17.9 cm, depth 6.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget
  • Made in Papua
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before April 16, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on April 16, 2014
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3055/0001

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