DepartmentAfrica
Bed Support
NameBed Support
CultureMossi
Date1969
Place madeUPPER VOLTA, West Africa, Africa
(not assigned)Burkina Faso (Formerly Republic of Upper Volta), Africa
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 23 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 1 9/16 in. (59 x 21 x 4 cm)
Object numberFA.1969.35.6
DescriptionOne of four bed supports used by placing pointed ends in earth. Slot at top where additional board rests between two bed supports. Originally one piece of wood. Decorated top with slightly incised geometric patterns with diagonal lines.
Artist not recorded
1940s - 1960s
ca. 2009