Headrest

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Headrest

Yaka artistLinkedCulture matchlcp-562ce3e95816

Date
c. 1880
Medium
Wood
Culture
Yaka
Department
Arts of Global Africa
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
31441

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Among all African cultures, the Yaka are specifically known for their unique headrest designs. They include a variety of shapes and designs as well as carvings of animals, humans, and structures. The house motif depicted on this headrest is representative of the domestic unit in Yaka society, which is vital to bringing people together and building community. The images used on headrests are often inspired by dreams, which are highly valued by the Yaka and are connected to the spiritual power of their headrests. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Gift of Evan and Naomi Maurer in honor of Robert J. Ulrich

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