Lot 550

Two East African Headrests, Pokot / Turkana and Gujara

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Two East African Headrests, Pokot / Turkana and Gujara

Estimate: $400 - $600

Current Bid: $325

(5 Bids)

by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Kenya and Ethiopia. Pokot or Turkana headrest resembling an abstract figure with bent arms at sides supporting vaulted neckrest. Deep red-brown burnished and slightly oily patina. With a Gujara headrest from Ethiopia having stacked flared base, incised with linear patterns, and wrapped with an old fabric zipper tape at the neck. Dark brown patina slightly oily at curved pillow, areas of white deposits. 7" H and 7.25" H (17.78 cm H and 18.42 cm H).

Provenance: Collection of Dr. Oliver Cobb, WA.

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Item # 72312

  • Condition: The Gujara headrest is weathered at the edges.

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