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It was believed that by resting his head on this support, it was possible to communicate with his ancestors.

Details

  • Title: Headrest
  • Creator Lifespan: 1801/1900
  • Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
  • Setor: Etnologia
  • Sala de Exposição: Kumbukumbu - África, Memória e Patrimônio
  • Local de Coleta/Origem: Zulu. Bacia do rio Zambeze.
  • Data de Origem/Produção: Século XIX.
  • Area de Conhecimento: Antropologia

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