Antique Tribal Wooden Headrest Africa / 19th–20th century
Antique tribal wooden headrest Africa vintage pillow stool / 19th–20th century
Head rest in old wood, with plant strap. Can also be used as a stool
Monobloc piece of carved wood with a woven hemp handle
Origin Africa: Estimated region of Lake Turkana in Kenya. Notice hand made etchings.
Asking $225
Width : 7 inches at top & 3.25 inches at base x Height: 7 inches
It is a beautiful carved wooden pillow or headrest of the Turkana tribal people of Kenya.
This headrest is carved from a single piece of wood.
Headrests come in various shapes and shapes. They range from the simple to the most finely carved artifact. They have abstract shapes, beautiful lines, and are sometimes decorated with sophisticated geometric patterns. Their styles are similar to those found among other nomadic peoples of Kenya. Among these people, headrests and stools play a vital role among men. These objects are carefully carved and worn by men wherever they go. Headrests are used as pillows to help someone get a good, deep sleep. They also used as a comfort to help protect ceremonial hairstyle. On some occasions, headrests are used as saddles.
The headrest is a personal object, and has become a part of the individual.
Usually, when the person is dead, he is buried with his headrest.