SKU: 151619
BanguBangu Headrest Congo
Height: 9
Width: 8
Depth: 7
Width: 8
Depth: 7
$420.00
Description
This is a beautifully carved headrest from Central Africa, notably used by the BanguBangu (BangoBango) and neighboring peoples across regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
The Bangubangu are a Bantu people from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, primarily in the Kabambare Territory. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Luba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Their primary language is Bangubangu.
The Bangubangu carve freestanding anthropomorphic sculptures, which are characterized by coffee bean-shaped eyes and pointed beards. Women also produce high-quality pots that are sold in the local markets for profit.
Height (In) 9
Width (In) 8
Depth (In) 7
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Approximate Age: Early 20th Century
People: BanguBangu
Country of Origin: Congo
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Some wear and small scratches
Overall Condition: Good to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
