Zulu Headrest 3 from the 1940's
Price: $1,500.00
A large and ornate example from a fine collection of Zulu headrests collected in the 1940's. It is 17 x 7 x 5 inches. Please call for further detail.
ZULU HEAD REST
At the beginning of the 19th century,
several tribes joined together and
took the name of one -the ZULU.
Their king reigned over local chiefs,
called "Iduma," who, in turn, ruled
over the people. Zulu men were
organized in warrior age classes
and were allowed to marry after a
three-year initiation period.
The neckrests were carved from one
piece of wood. Zulu headrests are
characterized by the bumps or
bosses known as "amusumpa,"
that are also seen on beer pots
and spoons.
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