Dinka, South Sudan: A stool in typical form (also used as neckrest).
The Dinka are a large tribe of cattle breeders in southern Sudan. The present wooden stool (or neckrest) is a characteristic example of their everyday objects: The splayed seat terminates in abstract, stylised animal heads on either side, resting directly on three central diagonal legs. Carved from a single piece. With perfect, old patina. No damage.
First half of the 20th century; H: 26 cm, W: c. 50 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Galerie L’Accrosonge, Paris; Viennese Private Collection.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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Dinka, South Sudan: A stool in typical form (also used as neckrest).
The Dinka are a large tribe of cattle breeders in southern Sudan. The present wooden stool (or neckrest) is a characteristic example of their everyday objects: The splayed seat terminates in abstract, stylised animal heads on either side, resting directly on three central diagonal legs. Carved from a single piece. With perfect, old patina. No damage.
First half of the 20th century; H: 26 cm, W: c. 50 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Galerie L’Accrosonge, Paris; Viennese Private Collection.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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