Dinka Figural Headrest with Metal Studs South Central Africa
Width: 6.0
Depth: 28.0
Description
The Dinka people (Dinka: Jiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ) are a Nilotic ethnic group indigenous to South Sudan. They primarily inhabit the Nile River basin, stretching from Mangalla through Bor to Renk, as well as the regions of Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile, and the Abyei area traditionally associated with the Ngok Dinka.
In terms of art, Dinka personal and body adornments are remarkable, and they excel in crafting small, portable objects such as stools and headrests. These items, known as "thoch," serve as both headrests and seats for old men and women, also protecting elaborate hairstyles. The headrests are considered very personal, believed to house the owner's soul. Some similar stools or headrests have been attributed to the neighboring Bongo people in the Dinka and Bari regions.
Height (In): 9.0
Width (In): 6.0
Depth (In): 28.0
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Dinka
Country of Origin: Central Africa
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
