Photographs © Tim Hamill
DINKA
Headrest 1
25.5" l x 8" h
$800
SOLD
In many African cultures, carved wooden "pillows" are used to support the head during sleep and in some instances to preserve a hairstyle. The wonderful angular forms of the Dinka headrests sometimes incorporate a handle into the overall design to facilitate carrying.
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