An Ethiopian headrest of strong silhouette carved from solid wood, now with a rich, worn and well used patina. Headrests were used both as a pillow and to protect elaborate hairstyles. Afar Tribe, Ethiopia.
In South Ethiopia, you will see many tribes with headrests. Men always have one with them. Used as a pillow to rest and also to protect any elaborate hairstyles and even sometimes to sit on. It's a rather nice collectors piece
