EditorialHeadrest, Luba people, Congo. Such headrests were used all over central Africa, to preserve the complicated hairdos when resting or sleeping. Wood, H: 18,5 cm Musee du quai Branly, Inv.70.1999.9.1.
EditorialHeadrest, Luba people, Congo. Such headrests were used all over central Africa, to preserve the complicated hairdos when resting or sleeping. Wood, H: 18,5 cm Musee du quai Branly, Inv.70.1999.9.1.
EditorialHeadrest, Luba people, Congo. Such headrests were used all over central Africa, to preserve the complicated hairdos when resting or sleeping. Wood, H: 18,5 cm Musee du quai Branly, Inv.70.1999.9.1.
EditorialFive oval plaque figurines with elaborate hairdos, hands supporting their breasts. From Aman (?) Pottery with painted decoration Height 11 cm-Inv. R. E. H. 060.
EditorialWomen mounted on horned oxen. An entire community moves to a new region. The women wear elaborate capes and hairdos. Frescoes of Tassili N'Ajjer, Algeria. Henri Lhote Collection.