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Stylish Hand Carved African Headrest 5″ | West Africa | African Art

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This African headrest was carved from a single piece of wood. This piece stands 5 inches tall and weighs 1/2 a pound. This headrest would fit perfectly with any home decor.

Type of Object

Headrest

Country of Origin

Sub Saharan Africa

Ethnicity

Unknown

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height

5"

Width

5.75"

Depth

3.5"

Weight

0.5 lb

Additional Information

About the Headrest

In many African cultures, expensive and elaborate hairstyles are a symbol of one’s status. Headrests were very important to protect the owners face and hair from the dirt on the sleeping mat and to preserve the hairstyle. Each headrest is precisely carved for maximum comfort of the owner and may be intricately carved and decorated depending on status or rank.

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