Jarawa Supporting Platter
Supporting platter, head carrier
Jarawa, Nigeria
Wood Length: 44 cm, width: 14, height: 11 cm
Early 20th Century
Provenance: Ex collection Guy van Rijn
This wooden supporting platter comes from the Jarawa or Jaba people of North Nigeria. It was used as a head carrier or carrying board and is decorated with a geometric pattern typical of Jarawa style. Carved in the early 20th century. A fine example of traditional African woodwork.
€ 650
