DINKA HEADREST WEST AFRICA TRAVELING WOODEN PILLOW SINAMO ETHIOPIA ETHNIX

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DINKA HEADREST WEST AFRICA TRAVELING WOODEN PILLOW SINAMO ETHIOPIA ETHNIX :
$40.00

This Headrest is auniqueand simple three-legged Headrest that is in excellent condition.

Ethiopian headrests come invarious forms. They are ranged from the simple to elaborately carved artifact.They have abstract shapes, elegant lines, and are decorated with geometricpatterns. Their styles are similar to those found among the other nomadicpastoralists of Uganda, Sudan and Kenya, particularly among Dinka, Maasai, theKaramajong, Rendille, Turkana, Pokot.

Ethiopian headrests mostly comefrom peoples such as the Somali, Gurage, Kambatta, Sidamo, and Arissi. Amongthese people headrests and stools play a vital role among men.

These objects are carefullycarved and carried by men everywhere they go. Headrests are used as pillows tohelp someone to have good sleep. They also used as a comfort to help protectceremonial coiffure. In some occasions headrests are used as stool.

As a personal object, theheadrest has become part of the individual. Usually, when the person died, heis buried with his headrest. Sometimes the headrest is passed on to his heir,who would treat it with respect because this wooden piece embodies the spiritof the deceased person.

This is afine piece that would be an excellent addition to anyone’s collection.

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