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What is an African headrest?
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African headrests were used to cradle the neck and elevate the head for sleeping. The headrests come in a variety of shapes and sometimes feature intricate designs, even leaving forms of the tree trunks from which they were carved. Shop a collection of African headrests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century headrest, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, was previously
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Headrest from Africa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An antique carved wood headrest with a metal stretcher.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,100
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
