Headrest

Artist Ethiopia

Date20th century

MediumWood, beads, shell

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineGift of Virginia N. Burnham

Object number1977.27.2

DescriptionWooden headrest with a skirt of multicolored beaded decoration ending in a row of small cowrie shells which have been cut to expose the inner structure. A leather strap around the neck of the headrest could be used for hanging or carrying the head rest.

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