SKU: 113519
Zulu Wood Headrest Isigqiki South Africa
Height: 5.25
Width: 4.25
Depth: 12.0
Width: 4.25
Depth: 12.0
$340.00
Description
This simply carved, unique and a beautiful Mid 20th Century headrest will add to any collection. Zulu headrests are known as Isigqiki (Izigqiki) or Isicamelo. Elaborate ones are more likely to associate with the Chiefdoms. But anyone can have his / her headrest as a personal object. In the past, a Zulu woman prior to her marriage would have a headrest carved for her future husband and one for herself and will be presented to her groom at their wedding, as part of the weddingtousseau (Umaho). A bride can also receive a headrest as a wedding present from her in-father-in-law.
Height (In)
5.25
Width (In)
4.25
Depth (In)
12.0
113519
Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Zulu
Country of Origin: South Africa
Condition
Damage/Repair: Scraped wood, chipped in places. Several gouges. See photos for details.
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.