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Dinka Wood Headrest Central Africa

The Dinka people (Dinka: Jiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ) are a Nilotic ethnic group indigenous to South Sudan. They primarily inhabit the Nile River basin, stretching from Mangalla through Bor to Renk, as well as the regions of Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile, and the Abyei area traditionally associated with the Ngok Dinka.They lead a nomadic lifestyle, moving seasonally in search of water and grazing land. While their historical background is unclear, they settled around 1800 and have a history of conflicts with neighboring peoples like the Atuot. Known for their prowess in defense against the Ottoman centuries ago, the Dinka value bravery, transmitted through the initiation of young boys who receive warrior equipment. Presently, they engage in cattle-raising and agriculture. Dinka art is less documented, but their personal adornments are remarkable. Their nomadic lifestyle is reflected in small, portable objects like stools and headrests, known as "thoch," carved from a single piece of wood. These serve as headrests and seats, protecting elaborate hairstyles. Considered very personal, these objects are believed to house the owner's soul, and similar pieces are associated with neighboring Bongo people. Height (In): 7.0Width (In): 15.0Depth (In): 9.0 148498

Dinka Wood Headrest Central Africa

The Dinka people (Dinka: Jiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ) are a Nilotic ethnic group indigenous to South Sudan. They primarily inhabit the Nile River basin, stretching from Mangalla through Bor to Renk, as well as the regions of Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile, and the Abyei area traditionally associated with the Ngok Dinka.

They lead a nomadic lifestyle, moving seasonally in search of water and grazing land. While their historical background is unclear, they settled around 1800 and have a history of conflicts with neighboring peoples like the Atuot. Known for their prowess in defense against the Ottoman centuries ago, the Dinka value bravery, transmitted through the initiation of young boys who receive warrior equipment. Presently, they engage in cattle-raising and agriculture. Dinka art is less documented, but their personal adornments are remarkable. Their nomadic lifestyle is reflected in small, portable objects like stools and headrests, known as "thoch," carved from a single piece of wood. These serve as headrests and seats, protecting elaborate hairstyles. Considered very personal, these objects are believed to house the owner's soul, and similar pieces are associated with neighboring Bongo people.

Height (In): 7.0
Width (In): 15.0
Depth (In): 9.0

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