These headrests have been vetted as authentic with signs of use and age.
The headrests below have been sold and are left here for educational and research purposes.
For UNSOLD Ethiopian Solid Headrests GO TO ETHIOPIAN HEADRESTS 4 (SOLID)
  Ethiopian 76 SOLD |
  Ethiopian 77 SOLD |
  Ethiopian 78 SOLD |
  Ethiopian 72 SOLD |
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ETHIOPIAN, 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. In Ethiopia, the headrests come in several forms and relate to other intricate, but abstract works. This group is massive and solid, with an almost circular base tapering to a narrower curving top.
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 Crosses |
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