This Ethiopian headrest has been vetted as authentic, with evidence of age and use
ETHIOPIAN
Oromo Headrest 213
6.75" high x 6.25" wide x 4.75" deep
$125
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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