Smith & Singer
215

A Swazi headrest, Swaziland, South Africa

Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

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evocative of a stylised bovid, the cylindrical lintel enlivened by a central pendant, raised on blackened flared supports, engraved with broad vertical striations
13 cm high, 39 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Show Catalogue Notes

Catalogue Notes

According to Joubert and Valentin (2002: 263), the vertical striations recall the isidwaba, leather worn by married women.

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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hur
       

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

     


Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818  |  24 Oct 2017  |  Sydney
6 pm


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