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What is an Ethiopian headrest?
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An Ethiopian headrest is a carved wood item with a curved top. The Oromo people used them as pillows because they provided support for the head and neck but didn't disturb their hair. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Ethiopian headrests.
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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
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. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
