The Dinka headrests below have all been sold. They are left here for reference purposes.
For UNSOLD Dinka headrests GO TO DINKA HEADRESTS PAGE
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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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