Los Angeles, CA
Details
Description
Original vintage carved wood headrest from the Dinka people of Eastern Africa. These headrests which are hand carved from the … Read more Original vintage carved wood headrest from the Dinka people of Eastern Africa. These headrests which are hand carved from the fork of a tree are considered status symbols among the herders and are used as portable pillows. The knobs on each end feature braided leather tied on for carrying. Stylized modern design with vertical supports of abstract legs. Beautiful aged and worn patina with signs of use and age. See less
- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 8ʺD × 8ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Leather
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
Los Angeles, CA
Questions about the item?
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Chrome Home Accents
- Asian Home Accents
- Jade Home Accents
- Home Accents in Tampa
- Rustic Home Accents
- Ronson Home Accents
- Sterling Silver Home Accents
- Licio Zanetti Home Accents
- Mosaic Home Accents
- Barbini Home Accents
- Crystal Home Accents
- Antique Brass Finish Home Accents
- Home Accents in Los Angeles
- Indian Home Accents
- Paper Mache Home Accents
- Empire Home Accents
- Federal Home Accents
- Home Accents in Greenville, SC
- Grand Tour Home Accents
- Jaru Home Accents
- LeMaire Paris Home Accents
- Mauve Home Accents
- Ming Home Accents
- Raspberry Pink Home Accents
- Home Accents in Sacramento