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The headrests above have been vetted as authentic, with signs of age and use.
The headrests below were probably made to be sold.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
DINKA, HEADRESTS, Sudan
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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