Wood carved (monoxylous-made from a single piece of wood) bed with human head detail,  Tabwa people, Zaire, (formerly the Democratic Republic of Congo). Africa, 20th century, 60" long x 13" wide x 8" tall.

A prestige item most likely commisioned by the owner, usually an important personage of the village (possibly a chiefian).

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