This Ethiopian headrest has been vetted as authentic, with evidence of age and use.
ETHIOPIAN
Oromo Headrest 207
6" high x 6.5" wide x 5" deep
$100
This Ethiopian headrest has been vetted as authentic, with evidence of age and use.
ETHIOPIAN
Oromo Headrest 207
6" high x 6.5" wide x 5" deep
$100
This headrest is hand carved on the top, with use of a lathe on the base. It is unusual in that the top was also formed by the lathe (see view from below) before being hand carved to shape. It is in fairly good condition.
In many African cultures, small wooden "pillows" are used to support the head during sleep and in some instances to preserve a hairstyle. In Ethiopia, the headrests come in several forms and relate to other intricate, but abstract works.
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