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The Shona wood headrest was hand-carved by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Headrests such as this were designed to support …
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The Shona wood headrest was hand-carved by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Headrests such as this were designed to support the head while sleeping to protect elaborate hairstyles. These hairstyles are revered as an intimate connection with their wearers as they are vehicles for communicating with their ancestors. In many instances, wood headrests are buried with their owners along with other personal items. Shona sculptors and their neighbors the Tsonga, have been credited with the most varied formal solutions to hand-carving wood headrests.
Height (In) 5.0Width (In) 7.0Depth (In) 2.0
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. … moreGood. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. | Small scratches and scuffs, embedded dirt. See photos for details less
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