3.118 African Art: Mozambique - Tsonga tribe - Neck rest - 17cm

Country: Mozambique, East Africa

Tribe: Tsonga

Usage: Traditional neck rests are reserved to men of rank and provide protection to them by keeping any insects from crawling into their face. This is possible as the neck rests have been blessed by their ancestors. 

Size : 12cm

Comment:  The various patterns and designs shown on the neck rests relate and identify different families.