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Headrest, C-14 dating: 1430–1640 (95.4% probability)
Wood, ochre
15.2 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm (6 x 6 x 3 in.)
The Marcia and John Friede Collection, a Promised Gift to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco L05.1.421

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Artist Biography: (none) PROVENANCE: "Königlichen Museum für Völkerkunde, Berlin; Arthur Speyer Collection, Eltville, Germany; Ralph Nash Collection, London." (Catalog #380, New Guinea Art: Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, 2005, Volume 2, p. 147.) PUBLICATIONS: 2005 - "This is a variation of the traditional Tami headrest supported by two opposed figures. The heads are unusual and a charming touch is that the toes are visible." (Catalog #380, New Guinea Art: Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, 2005, Volume 2, p. 147.)

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