Among the elements of traditional African furniture, this type of African neckrest has a smooth and lustrous mahogany-colored patina. Its abstract design is inspired by the human body. Desiccation cracks (plateau). Having been part of the Tio kingdom like the Tékés during the 15th century, the Mfinu became autonomous in the 19th century, grouped into villages led by the "mbé". Their sculptures are of the same type as those of the Tékés, while differing somewhat. Their neck rests, renowned for their geometric structure, were part of the prestige emblems of chiefs, along with ceremonial axes and fly swatters.
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