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Tribal Headrest

Ashanti tribal headrest
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African Ashanti tribal headrest. Ghana. Early to mid-twentieth century.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ashanti tribal headrest
Ashanti tribal headrest
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of
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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 14.97 in
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
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

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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
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

A Rare Anthropomorphic Tsonga Headrest
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anthropomorphic Tsonga Headrest An old paper label: ‘African Pillow Bt. Webster. Sep 1897
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa. On three "legs" with curved top
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest Wood, pigment, glass beads Zimbabwe 19th
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Glass, Wood

A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest with a Carved Head to both Sides Representing the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’ Excellent colour and patina Wood, sennet
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Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Coconut

A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’ Bamboo, wood, coconut ‘sennet
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Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art

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Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood, Coconut

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Reclaimed Wood, Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
Located in London, GB
carved headrests, long recognized as masterpieces of Tribal art.  
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
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H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu are well known for their finely carved headrests, long recognized as masterpieces of Tribal art.
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

Papua new Guinea Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Polynesian Australian A cute small stool or Headrest carved
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Slate

Senufo Bed
Located in Sagaponack, NY
headrest and decorative scallop detail.
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Senufo Bed
H 34.5 in W 78 in D 35.5 in
Early 20th Century Reclining Lobi Backrest With Two Legs
Located in London, GB
patina. Pieces such as this were also possibly used as stools and/or headrests (refer to 'On The Trail
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Unique African Armrest Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
constructed by the Dinka People of the Republic of South Sudan. Typically, these headrests feature two or
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Early 20th Century South Sudanese Brutalist Tribal Art

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Wood

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest
H 6.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest
H 6.75 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest
H 6.75 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to preserve the elaborate
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
H 15.25 in W 11 in D 6.75 in
Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed
By Evert Sodergren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime African tribal stool or headrest sculpture by Evert Sodergren, comprising gently carved
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20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Marcel Ramond, Pair of "Africa" Armchairs, France, 1970
By Marcel Ramond
Located in Catonvielle, FR
height-adjustable headrest. Comfortable, spectacular and refined, these armchairs are in very good
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Vintage 1970s French Tribal Armchairs

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Elm

Andrianna Shamaris Cote D’ivoire Senufu Daybed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
headrest. Originally used as a bed, that can now be used as a chaise, bench or coffee table. This is a
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2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Two Exquisite Yaka Figural Decorative Wooden Combs "Cisakulo". These remarkable antique wooden combs feature handles adorned with geometric carvings the top depicting a standing fema...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Pablo Picasso (after) Helene Chez Archimede - Wood Engraving
By (after) Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Picasso (after) Helene Chez Archimede Medium: engraved on wood by Georges Aubert Dimensions: 44 x 33 cm Portfolio: Helen Chez Archimede Year: 1955 Edition: 240 (Here it is on...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Tribal Art

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Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Brass

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one side. It features fine details and textures. Particularly its cheekbones and hair. It ...
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

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H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

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Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Elephants
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with elephants and an Arab warrior. Early 20th century. Lucite display stand is included.
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Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood Carved Stirrup Vessel, or Pipe, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Hand-carved wood in the form of a large animal with a top circular hollow wood tube carved wi...
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Located in Buchanan, MI
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
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Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Tribal Art

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Wood

Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
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H 12.21 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in

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1960s Ethiopian Tribal Headrest
Located in London, GB
An early to mid-20th century wooden tribal headrest. Good patination with a waxy oiley finish to
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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1960s Ethiopian Tribal Headrest
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
exquisitely proportioned portable headrest with lanyard. Smooth patina, original condition.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

1960s Ethiopian Headrest
Located in London, GB
A lovely example of a 1960s Ethiopian headrest with original leather handle and beads.
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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Leather, Wood, Beads

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H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 4.53 in
African Wooden Dogon Ancestor Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
have been described as the most studied and least understood tribal group in Africa. They have a long
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20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
figures represent the male founders of tribal clans (see below). In most respects it is a traditional
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Ancient Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Dogon/Tellem headrest in wood Ancient zoomorphic headrest with five pillars. This
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Antique 16th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Highly Eroded Dogon/Tellem Headrest in Wood
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 17th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Pokot Headrest with Incised Legs in Wood
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

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Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
item an elevated sense of artistry. Expressively shaped with a beautifully worn finish, the headrest
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Ethiopian Carved Headrest
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H 7 in W 7.25 in D 5.75 in
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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
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Located in Pasadena, CA
An authentic African headrest from Ethiopia. These traditional pieces with incised decorative lines
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Late 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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African Headrest from Ethiopia
African Headrest from Ethiopia
H 7 in W 7 in D 5 in
Tsonga / Shona headrest
Located in London, GB
Tsonga / Shona headrest South Africa / Zimbabwe Wood late 19th - early 20th C 13.5cm x 12cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art

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Wood

Tsonga / Shona headrest
Tsonga / Shona headrest
H 5.32 in W 1.78 in D 4.73 in
Afar Headrests, Large
Located in New York, NY
Afar Headrests, Ethiopia, Large. Hand-carved. Each has a highly unique presentation. Some have
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Afar Headrests, Large
Afar Headrests, Large
H 18 in W 9.5 in
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Located in Pasadena, CA
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20th Century Ethiopian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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Wood

Gurage Headrest from Ethiopia
Gurage Headrest from Ethiopia
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped rest braced by flattened supports atop a cupped base, decorated with carved incised geometric motifs and exhibiting a mellow patina overall.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Located in London, GB
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Located in Austin, TX
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Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
item an elevated sense of artistry. Intricately detailed and expressively shaped, the headrest makes
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Headrest
H 6.25 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
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Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
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H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th
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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
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Located in New York, NY
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
H 14 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
Korwar Animal Form Headrest
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Wood

Korwar Animal Form Headrest
Korwar Animal Form Headrest
H 4.75 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in
Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional
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Vintage 1970s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Teak

Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional
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Vintage 1970s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Teak

African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique Senufo Bed from Mali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Antique Senufo Bed from Mali
Antique Senufo Bed from Mali
H 20.5 in W 91.5 in D 23 in
Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Bed
Located in New York, NY
Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown with cone style legs and a raised headrest
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Bed
Located in New York, NY
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Andrianna Shamaris Cote d’Ivoire Senufo Day Bed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Petite Tribal Headrest
Petite Tribal Headrest
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
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Located in Miami, FL
An African tribal headrest in a light, wheat-colored wood with incised geometric carvings from the
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Wood

African Wooden Headrest from the Kaffa Province or the Gurage Zone in Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
An African tribal headrest carved from a single piece of wood with a rich, charcoal-black patina
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Three Leg Headrest, Kenya
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Sidamo People, Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
This early 20th century tribal art headrest with incised decorative lines and rich patina is from
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art

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Wood

Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Hamar People, Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
A tribal art African headrest from the Hamar people of Ethiopia possibly dating from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Lobi Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th-early 20th century Lobi headrest carved of one piece of wood with a fantastic
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Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Lobi Headrest
Wonderful Lobi Headrest
H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in
Traditional Primitive Tribal Sidamo People Headrest of Mid Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
A Traditional Primitive Sidamo headrest with simple incised lines from the Sidamo people of
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20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ethiopian Headrests
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ethiopian Headrests
Pair of Ethiopian Headrests
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
African Carved Wooden Headrest from Shrankila Tribe in Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
An Ethiopian headrest carved out of a single piece of wood in a medium chocolate-colored wood
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Day-Bed Bench Ivory Coast Tribal Art Antique
By Senufo
Located in Köln, NRW
functional works of art and look amazing as a coffee table or side board in any contemporary or tribal
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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Arched Baby Bed Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
that transitions into a simply carved headrest. Natural grain and imperfections express the character
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Arched Baby Bed Stool, c. 1900
Senufo Arched Baby Bed Stool, c. 1900
H 12 in W 30.5 in D 11.75 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, carved decorations throughout
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood and a metal carrying cord. From
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Vintage 1980s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Teak

Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
H 8 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
African Wooden Stand with Figurative Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
use as a headrest. Richly textured, the stand is wonderful as a tabletop display stand or footrest.
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Footstools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Small Senufo Bed with Headrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail
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20th Century Malian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Small Senufo Bed with Headrest
Vintage Small Senufo Bed with Headrest
H 16 in W 72.5 in D 20.5 in
Primitive Antique Senufo Bed with Headrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail
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20th Century Malian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

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Tribal Headrest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tribal headrest for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every tribal headrest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tribal headrest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tribal headrest bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Tribal Headrest?

Prices for a tribal headrest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $530.