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The use of headrests in southern Africa is ancient and has been traced back to the twelfth-century archaeological site of … Read more The use of headrests in southern Africa is ancient and has been traced back to the twelfth-century archaeological site of Mapungubwe, an urban center along the Limpopo River. There, evidence of gold sheeting believed to have adorned a long-disintegrated wooden headrest has been recovered. While headrests were designed to serve a functional purpose--to support the head while sleeping in order to protect elaborate hairstyles--their intimate connection with their owners is such that they are also seen as precious vehicles for communicating with an ancestral realm. In many instances, such artifacts are buried with their owners along with other personal items. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 2ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Zambia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Small crack on top throughout. Small crack on top throughout. less
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