Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery Each piece is hand carved

Each piece is hand carved

Armpit to armpit 600 mm

weight and feel in the hand

Indian square coin of King Lysias Anikeitos (c

10 cm at front

Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery Each piece is hand carvedVery old Oromo wooden headrest from Ethiopia. Carved from a single piece of wood, heavily beaded with green oxidation. Pre 1950. The patina and wear on this piece are appropriate to its age. i believe that at some stage, this headrest was refurbished. Measurements: height 16 cm, width 18 cm Hand carved wood headrests are used throughout Africa as pillows, to preserve the elaborate hairstyle of its owner during sleep. Personal objects, headrests