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HEADREST WITH ENCISED DECORATIONS.GURAGE, ETHIOPIA

£380

Headrest. Gurage Culture, Ethiopia

The body of the headrest has been attractively decorated with deep incised decorations. The cup formation to the underside of the headrest would have been traditionally used to hold butter fat which would have been applied to the hair of the owner. The surface of the headrest is both oily and worn.

Estimated Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Ex Private Collection, UK

H: 16 cm

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