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77 - Headrest, Fiji Islands
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€700 - 1,000Sale fees
Headrest, Fiji Islands Length: 34.5 cm Bamboo, wood, and coconut fibers. Used while sleeping to preserve the elaborate hairstyles of high-ranking men, this bamboo headrest is a testament to the ingenuity of Fijian artisans. Its lightweight and functional design illustrates the care taken with everyday objects, whose elegance lies in the simplicity of their forms. Provenance: Anthony Meyer, Paris. See: Bonhams, New York, November 11, 2019, lot 5 for a comparable piece.
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Cabinet of CuriositiesAuction house
Ader +33 1 53 40 77 10 mmarzec@ader-paris.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.