Wooden Headrest 

Giraffe and Antelope Inscribed

Turkana Peoples

Kenya

East Africa

circa 1960

Collected by naturalist and philanthropist Eli Weiss in the 1980’s.

7.5" tall x 9" wide x 4.5” deep

A nice Turkana Headrest.  Used for sleeping comfort and to preserve traditional coiffure. 

A beautiful piece of functional sculpture.  Its small scale and minimalist aesthetic belie the power of this Iconic form.

Great Earth LLC

Carbondale, Colorado

Representing the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art.  A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. A vast collection of Significant works of Art & ‘Of Culture’ craft works made to be Sold. I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. Please message me with any concerns or questions.Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience.