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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wooden Headrest

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Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden headrest used by its owner to preserve his/her coiffure while asleep. Carved from a single piece of wood, the piece presents a hemispheric platform from which a flat pedestal with curved edges rises to support an ovoid platform. This resting area is quite smooth and possesses a lustrous patina. The pedestal is tastefully decorated with a fretted border on both sides, and a metal wire handle (showing nice signs of age) was attached through a pair of perforations. Size: 6.25" W x 6.5" H (15.9 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Marina Del Rey, California, USA

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Condition

Normal surface wear and a few divots to the resting surface. Wonderful patina commensurate with age and/or use.

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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wooden Headrest

Name: Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wooden Headrest
SKU: 73062853
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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