| Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
| Object Name | headrest |
| 352 513 |
| Object Number | ABDUA:39392 |
| Other Number | H264+2A |
| Other Number Type | old number |
| Brief Description | Carved from one piece of wood, diamond design. Inscription in pencil/pen 'V/W'. Old number written on in ink on bottom. Diamond design providing the middle of base and head rest. |
| Dimensions | H: 155 mm W: 320 mm |
| Materials | wood |
| Condition | Good |
| Completeness | Complete |
| Associated Object Number | LEMUR:1000206 |
| Technique | Carving |
| Maker | Bantu? |
| Place Key | Africa, South Africa |
| Field Collector | Shepherd, James Kimberley |
| Publication Note | Ogston:Vol.I Ogston A 1884-1929 Stereoscopic Photographs of Collection of Ethnological Objects weapons and other Curiosities MS Marischal Museum Vol 1 p50 Item 4.
Slip: Head-rest, carved from one piece of wood- diamond design. "Kaffir", South Africa. H. 155mm, B. 320mm- Seee Ogston Collection 1929, Volume I, Page 50, No 4- Slip catalogued and numbered 24/02/1972.
Ogston: Wooden Carved African Head-Rest- Presented by Mr James Shepherd, Kimberley |
| Aquisition Source | Ogston, Professor Sir Alexander |