AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — LARGE not to be confused with

not to be confused with cracks

located in Eastern Africa

this antique original hand turned bowl dates back to the 19th century and would have been used in India as an everyday vessel

this woody capsule holds white

gender and status

AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — LARGE not to be confused withIn many African cultures, wooden headrests were carved to enable people to sleep without spoiling their hairstyles; they were oftentimes indicative of age, gender and status. The headrest also played a role in nuptial ceremonies. A groom would place currency under his bride's headrest on the eve of consummation as the bride could then take the money to buy an amber necklace to cement her new status as a married woman. These headrests were generally