African Samburu Hand Carved Headrest, 20th Century

Item Details

Samburu, Africa
Headrest/Stool, 20th century
Wood
Unsigned

An African headrest or stool, hand carved by the Samburu people of Kenya. A personal item used by African men to help promote sleep and protect ceremonial coiffures. The elevated headrest is elongated and slightly curved with chunky feet and simple geometrical decoration along the belly.

Condition

- all present conditions are consistent and typical for African art and antiquities.
(some abrasions and accretions throughout).

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG269975