Old Authentic Tribally Used good Ethiopian Headrest Sculpture from Africa

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Old Authentic Tribally Used good Ethiopian Headrest Sculpture from Africa, Wooden Ethiopian headrest carved from a single block of endemic hardwood used to elevate.
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Product code: Old Authentic Tribally Used good Ethiopian Headrest Sculpture from Africa

Wooden Ethiopian headrest carved from a single block of endemic hardwood used to elevate and protect elaborate hairstyles during the night. The saddle is often a dark color owing to the butter used to soften women's hair.

This is a museum-grade piece from the Gurage tribe. It shows much use over good time, has a well-impregnated saddle, and projects an image of raw tribal life.
"Tirase" are important objects, often carried around and used to sit on during the day, (mostly by men). Circa 1940.

Cracks, chips, dings, and discolouration.

This item is part of my private collection, acquired in 2008 in Western Ethiopia.

Dimensions are: H 6 1/4" X W 6 1/4" X D 4 1/4" - H 16 cm X W 16 cm X D 10.5 cm

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