Boni Headrest, Somalia or Kenya

Of traditional form, with curving interlacing patterns finely carved in low relief on sides, diamond figure on neck support, and with round base. Warm patina. Approx. 7" H.

African art carved wood headrest pillow. Crafted of a sturdy light weight wood. Used by Boni northeastern Kenya and southern Somalia and Somali nomads. Featuring inscribed interlace patterns.Dimension

3 African Headrests from Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. Mid 20th C. Carved wood. Sizes ranging from: 5.5'' x 8'' x 3'' (14 x 20 x 8 cm) to 7.25'' x 6.5'' x 3'' (18 x 17 x 8 cm).

A Long and well handled old headrest from East Africa, possibly the Boni peoples of Somalia. The headrest features a deep well handled surface patina and an elongated form, larger than most examples.

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with no significant cracks or repairs. age-appropriate wood loss on edges, with original honey yellow patina. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with no significant cracks or repairs. age-appropriate wood loss on edges, with original honey yellow patina. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with original rich honey yellow patina, elaborate carving with an elaborate woven repair as shown in the pictures. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with no significant cracks or repairs. One crack on the base. Age-appropriate wood loss on edges, with original honey yellow patina. Ex-Nooter coll.

East Africa, Southern Somalia, Somali or Boni peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant carved wooden headrest or barkin from the Boni or Somali peoples of Somalia. The headrest is c

Authentic Antique artifact from Eastern Africa. Headrest, traditionally used by the Somali people of present day Southern Somalia and Eastern Kenya and Ethiopia. Hand carved from one piece of local wo

EARLY 20TH C. HEADREST FOR A MAN (BARKIN). BONI. SOMALIA. Size: 7 x 6.25 in. (Max.) WOOD WITH FINE HONEY BROWN, VARIED, AGED PATINA. VERY FINE CONDITION WITH OBVIOUS SIGNS OF USE. PROVENANCE: OLD PRIV

Title: Turkana headrest - Kenya - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Kenya Dimension: 10,63 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 1,87 Pounds Item type: Neck rest, neck suppor

Title: Boni headrest - Ethiopia - African Art Tribal Art - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: // Origin: Ethiopia Dimension: 5,91 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 0,77 Pounds Item type: Neck rest, neck s

Wood Somali Boni Headrest Pillow. Fracture repaired with a metal plate and nails. Delicate carvings on the side supports and top. From the estate of Beverly Hills socialite Connie Wald, and Producer/s

African Very Refined Turkana Headrest With Aluminum Inlay Decoration, Kenya, Mid 20th C. Carved wood and aluminum. Provenance: ex private West Coast collection. Size: 5'' x 8'' x 2.5'' (13 x 20 x 6 cm

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with no major breaks, losses or repairs. Appears to be original patina. We believe this to be a Turkana headrest purchased by Mr. Nooter Kenya 1981.

A collection of African ethnographica, comprising a Dogon seated female figure, 60.5cm (excluding wood base); a Turkana headrest, Kenya, 18.5cm; a Bamana figure of a standing female, a carved cloth to

Rare appui nuque reposant sur un piédestal circulaire surmonté d'une colonne sculptée en forme de chaine stylisée. Ce motif symbolise probablement les liens qui unissent la tribu. Bois, ancienne p

A Lovely carved wooden headrest with open-work design and well handled surface patina. Typically the men who watch the livestock at night use headrests. They may be carried during the day as a sign of

3 Antique African Carved Wood Headrests: 1) Headrest, Boni Or Somali People, Mid/Late 19th C. Size: 7.25"H x 6"W x 2"D (18.5 x 15.5 x 5 cm); 2) Headrest, Oromo People (Ethiopia), 19th C. Size: 5"H x 1

Early 20th C Borana Ppl Milk Jar. Borana people. Kenya/Somalia. Fiber and hide straps; cowrie shells. In very fine condition, overall. Good, used, aged patina. Provenance: old Florida private collecti

African Arts Wood Headrest from Somalia. The dimension is 7.5 inches high x 6.25 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International f

TWO PIECES OF AFRICAN TRIBAL ARTAfrica, 20th century. East African carved wood headrest, Oromo People, Kenya together with a West Africa wrought iron figural horse (possibly Dogon) grease lamp. Headre

**Originally Listed At $350** Africa, Kenya, Turkana peoples, ca. 20th century CE. An excellent carved wooden head rest of elegant form, featuring two slender legs, curved inwards, and a bowed top. Na