Antique African Headrest made from leather Gurage Ethiopia East Africa 19Th C

  

Antique African Headrest made from Leather Gurage Ethiopia East Africa 19Th C.. Dimensions: 14.5x15.5x10cm AFRICAN TRIBAL HEADREST. This headrest has been used and has hot a nice patina of age.

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. Headrest Region: Ethiopia Age: Approx. 45 years Many groups in southern Ethiopia make carved wooden headrests to enable people to sleep without interfering with their complicated coiffure. Hairstyles frequently declare their owner's age, gender and status, and are often embellished by accoutrements of a magic-religious nature.

The headrest also plays a role in nuptial ceremonies. The groom places currency for the defibulation price under his bride's headrest. The item "Antique African Headrest made from leather Gurage Ethiopia East Africa 19Th C" is in sale since Sunday, September 8, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic Antiques\African".

The seller is "addisblabla" and is located in Birmingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/ Repro: Original
• Primary Material: Wood
• Age: Post-1940
• Product: Leather
• Region of Origin: Ethiopia