Senufo headrest, Ivory Coast
African Art and Artefacts
About this Item
Senufo headrest, Ivory Coast
height: 17,5cm; width: 84,5cm; depth: 14cm
patinated and carved wood
Notes
Senufo horse headrests, known as Syon or Ngoro, Ivory Coast. These wooden headrests are carved in the shape of a horse and are used by women to support their hair while sleeping, helping to preserve intricate hairstyles.
More from The Starcke Collection of African Art
Ewe horse figure, Ghana
ZAR 500 - 700
Bamana Chi Wara headdress, Mali
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Bamana marionette, Mali
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Ashante stool with bird emblem, Ghana
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Stool with figures and animals, Cameroon
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Sculpture of a ram, West Africa
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
