HEADRESTS 301-306

All of our headrests have been vetted as authentic, many with evidence of significant age and use.

East African
Headrest 302
5.75" high x 8.75" wide x 3" deep
$100

KARAMOJONG
Headrest 304
5.75" high x 9.5" wide x 3.5" deep
SOLD

BONGO?
Headrest 301
7.25" high x 8.75" wide x 4" deep
SOLD

EAST AFRICAN
Headrest 303
6.75" high x 6.5" wide x 3.5" deep
SOLD

 

EAST AFRICAN
Headrest 305
6.5" high x 6.5" wide x 3.25" deep
SOLD


ZULU
Headrest 306
5.25" high x 18.25" wide x 2.75" deep
SOLD

 

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HEADRESTS, Headrests, Ethiopia

In many African cultures, small wooden "pillows" are used to support the head during sleep and in some instances to preserve a hairstyle.

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