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Headrest (xikhigelo)
Headrest (xikhigelo)
Headrest (xikhigelo)

Headrest (xikhigelo)

Artist
Datecirca 1875–1905
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensions6 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 3 in. (16.5 x 22.1 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsWood
Credit LineGift of Nancy Battle Foster
Object number2016.22.1
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