Neck rest (ungana), Rennell Island
Length: 47 cm
Wood and plant fibers.
The ungana is the traditional neck rest of Rennell Island. Designed to support the head while sleeping and preserve hairstyles, it is distinguished by the elegance of its construction and the balance of its proportions. The finest examples attest to the remarkable craftsmanship of Rennell’s artisans, whose works rank among the most refined in Pacific domestic arts.

See: Bonhams, New York, November 11, 2019, lot 272 for a comparable example.
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Lot no. 72

Neck rest (ungana), Rennell Island Length: 47 cm Wood and plant fibers. The ungana is the traditional neck rest of Rennell Island. Designed to support the head while sleeping and preserve hairstyles, it is distinguished by the elegance of its construction and the balance of its proportions. The finest examples attest to the remarkable craftsmanship of Rennell’s artisans, whose works rank among the most refined in Pacific domestic arts. See: Bonhams, New York, November 11, 2019, lot 272 for a comparable example.

Estimate
€2,000 - €3,000
Buyer's premium
32%
Neck rest (ungana), Rennell Island Length: 47 cm Wood and plant fibers. The ungana is the traditional neck rest of Rennell Island. Designed to support the head while sleeping and preserve hairstyles, it is distinguished by the elegance of its construction and the balance of its proportions. The finest examples attest to the remarkable craftsmanship of Rennell’s artisans, whose works rank among the most refined in Pacific domestic arts. See: Bonhams, New York, November 11, 2019, lot 272 for a comparable example.
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