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Headrest — Headrest, Tonga
Headrest

Headrest, Tonga

The 'Headrest' from Tonga is a functional sculptural object that reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of Tongan craftsmanship. This carved wooden form serves both practical and ceremonial purposes within traditional Tongan society.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Scholar's Feast: The Rosman Rubel Collection

April 2, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 16

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Headrest, Headrest, Tonga

The 'Headrest' from Tonga is a functional sculptural object that reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of Tongan craftsmanship. This carved wooden form serves both practical and ceremonial purposes within traditional Tongan society.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cultural, Bold, Woven, Functional, Sculpture, Tongan, Textile, Indigenous, Figurative, Contemporary