Antique Ethiopian Wood Headrest Turquoise Measurements: About 35 cm length

Measurements: About 35 cm length including tassle

These hands make beautiful door

has a natural patina worn smooth with handling

The two leaves shown are typical of the condition of all leaves

Note that similar examples may be found in Jacobs 1990

Antique Ethiopian Wood Headrest Turquoise Measurements: About 35 cm lengthOld Oromo tribe wooden headrest from Ethiopia. Carved from a single piece of wood. Pre 1950. The patina and wear on this piece are appropriate to its age. In particular, note that the upper surface is darkened from use and the leading front edge is both lower than the rear edge and is also smooth from use. Measurements: height 13 16 cm (5 7"), width 15. 5 cm (6") Hand carved wood headrests are used throughout Africa as pillows, to preserve the