Wooden Headrest, Somalia

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

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

Vintage African Headrest. Carved wooden headrest. Measures 9" in height and 17 1/2" in diameter. Origin could be Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan.

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 to 20, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A carved wooden headrest constructed from three separate pieces. Such headrests were important articles used for Egyptian sleeping

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A large wooden headrest, hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood, with a rectangular base, a multi-faceted stem, and a curved

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 to 20, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A carved wooden headrest constructed from two separate pieces. Such headrests were important articles used for Egyptian sleeping a

Oceania, Fiji Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful headrest with a planar base, an openwork ring-shaped support, and an elongated rectangular resting platform which is gently grooved toward

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.

**Originally Listed At $200** Southern Africa, Mozambique, Tsonga peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A simple and utilitarian headrest comprised of a bifurcated base, a pair of support columns

**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, th

Tribal carved wooden headrest, probably African. Height: 17 cm. Old catalog number. Flaws, slight worming. Provenance: Ziona Shimshi estate.

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.

Ethiopian Arussi or Kambatta Headrest, solid tapered form, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3 3/4".

Ethiopian Arussi or Kambatta Headrest, four stems, 6" X 6" X 2 3/4".

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.

African Art Wooden Headrest is from Ethiopia. The dimension is 7.25 inches high x 6.25 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internati

African, Kambata Wooden Headrest Kambata 20th century wood 8.5" width, 8" height, 3" deep Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit y

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.

African Art Ashanti Wooden Headrest is from Ghana. The dimension is 8 inches high x 4.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internat

18 1/2" Wooden Headrest Ivory Coast Mid 1900's

Wooden headrest from Thailand carved in the shape of a boy crouched down with a leaf on his back. Head rest is 9 1/2 inches tall, 17 inches long, and 6 inches wide Please see images for details regard

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20th century A.D. A wooden head rest comprising a waisted rectangular top supported by the hands and heads of two stylised figures below, each modelled in the round stooping on a rectangular base, mal