Sold2023Antique Boni Peoples African Carved and Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Somalia 1Ca. 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.See Sold Price
Sold2020Ethiopian Headrest PillowAfrican Tribal Art Ethiopian Headrest Pillow from Ethiopia. The dimension 7.5 inches high x 8 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping withinSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ethiopian Headrest PillowAfrican Tribal Art Ethiopian Headrest Pillow from Ethiopia. The dimension 6 inches high x 6 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within tSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ethiopian Headrest PillowAfrican Tribal Art Ethiopian Headrest Pillow from Ethiopia. The dimension 5.5 inches high x 6 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping withinSee Sold Price
Sold2022AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST with zig zag decoration. 17 cm x 12 cm.AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST with zig zag decoration. 17 cm x 12 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2022AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST of figural form. 33 cm x 28 cm.AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST of figural form. 33 cm x 28 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2023African Oromo Ethiopian Carved Wood Tribal HeadrestCa. mid 20thC. Good with original dark patina intact, some age cracking and edge wood losses. Age-appropriate wear for this type of tribally used artifact. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2022African Ethiopian Somali Wooden Headrest PillowAfrican 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.DimensionSee Sold Price
Sold2021(2) EAST AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED VESSEL & HEADREST(lot of 2) Tribal carved wood items, including: (1) headrest, likely Aweer or Somali people, East Africa, crescent-shaped platform, supports with incised geometric interlacing, approx 7"h, 7.25"w, 3.5See Sold Price
Sold2024African Carved Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Conical Base Kaffa Ethiopia Lot of FourAll Ca. early to mid 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear including cracks and edge wood losses. The largest piece has an interior section missing. Retains rich original patina. The largest piece meaSee Sold Price
Sold2023Luba African Carved Wood Figural Tribal Headrest, DRCCa. early to mid 20thC. Good with age cracks and some wood loss. Retains original rich dark patina. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2024Four Tribal African Incised Carved Wood Headrests Ethiopian OromoCa. mid 20thC. Four Ethiopian tribal African carved and incised wood headrests. In good overall condition, see photos for specifics on condition. Largest headrest measures approx. 8 1/4" x 8". SmallesSee Sold Price
Sold2023Boni Peoples African Carved and Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Somalia 2Ca. 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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Boni Peoples African Carved and Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Somalia 3Ca. 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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Boni Peoples African Carved and Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Somalia 4Ca. 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.See Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest**Originally Listed At $100** East Africa, Ethiopia, probably Oromia region, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden headrest with delicate, elaborate incised decoration on its exposSee Sold Price
Sold2019Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wooden Headrest**First Time At Auction** 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, thSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group (6) African carved wood head restsGroup (6) African carved wood head rests, Incl. Kuba Peoples, Zulu Peoples, Ethiopian, etc., 6"h x 19"w x 4"d (largest), 6"h x 7.5"w x 4.25"d (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor PSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group (7) African carved wood head restsGroup (7) African carved wood head rests, Incl. some Ethiopian examples, 5.5"h x 14.5"w x 4"d (largest), 5.5'h x 6"w x 2.75"d (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2022Old Dogon or Tellum HeadrestsA rare pair of carved wooden headrest , small flat carvings with incised geometric designs and signs of use over many years. Dogon / Tellum peoples, Mali, West Africa. Each headrest measures 7 x 3.75See Sold Price
Sold2018Ethiopian Hand Carved Tribal Neck RestEthiopian hand carved tribal neck rest Ethiopia, Oromo culture Early 20th century Wood 13,5 x 13 cm This headrest is a symbol of Oromo culture, Ethiopia. In Omo Valley, men never move without taking tSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer CollectionA Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of artSee Sold Price
Sold20163 Antique Ethiopian Carved Wood Headrests3 Antique Ethiopian Wood Headrests, Africa, Mid/Late 19th C.: 1) Headrest, Me'En People. Size: 7.75"H x 8"W x 5.25"D (19.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm); 2) Headrest, Gurage People. Size: 6"H x 7"W x 3"D (15.5 xSee Sold Price
Sold20163 Antique Ethiopian Carved Wood Headrests3 Antique Ethiopian Carved Wood Headrests, Africa, Mid/Late 19th C.: 1) Headrest, Oromo People. Size: 6.25"H x 6.5"W x 4.5"D (16 x 16.5 x 11.5 cm); 2) Headrest, Gurage People. Size: 6"H x 6.25"W x 2"DSee Sold Price
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryAntique Highly Carved African Themed Oak Coffer, early 20th c., H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 39 in., D.- 19$250
Jun 07Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Bamileke Wooden Stool / Daybed / Table 44" Cameroon$400(1 bid)
Jun 04Heritage Auctions70328: A Teke Fetish Democratic Republic of Congo, c. $1,200