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Antique African Ethiopian Oromo Hand Carved Wooden Headrest Ethiopia, Africa




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Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:3927811Maker: Oromo People Of Ethiopia
Original/Reproduction: OriginalMaterial: Wood
Color: Natural
Original Description:
This is an antique, wooden, African,  Oromo,  headrest which was tribally hand carved from a single piece of wood. This African headrest was made and used by the Oromo people and was collected in Ethiopia. African tribal people have always used their intricate hairstyles to proudly serve as the visual representation of their wearer’s social status, age, rank, and gender. The elaborate tribal hairstyles which can take many hours t...o create are often embellished with beads, shells, butter and colored pigments. Most tribal hairstyles therefore require the use of a headrest which was used primarily to support the neck in order to protect and preserve the hours of labor intense hair styling as the head could not be directly laid upon during sleep and rest. Using the headrest helped to preserve the hairstyles for up to three months. Headrests were brought with the owner everywhere they went so they could be used whenever required and in the case of men were often worn on their belt. This African headrest measures 5.63 inches across the top by 5.40 inches tall. This specimen is very desirable and would make a fine addition to any African collection. I combine shipping on multiple items so be sure to check out my ebay store where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please email me when you are done shopping for your custom made invoice with combined shipping & insurance fees. 

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