Vintage wood decor
African Turkana Head Rest Wood Pillow Kenya , Folk Art , Wood Carvings , Primitive Decor
$119
One of a kind. Checkout happens on Etsy, where your purchase is protected.
This is a Turkana headrest from Kenya.
Headrests like this one are carved from a single piece of wood.
They were used to keep the head elevated while sleeping, protecting intricate traditional hairstyles and keeping insects away.
The legs are gradually tightened with a leather strap during shaping to achieve the desired form and prevent splitting. You can see where this one was carefully repaired to prevent further splitting.
These objects were considered functional art and status symbols within the culture. Measures 7” x 6” x 3.5” deep with all the beautiful aged patina and wear. See phot
The details
- Material
- Wood
- Category
- Wood & Carved Decor, Farmhouse & Country, Folk Art & Handmade
- Condition
- Vintage, pre-owned. See the photos and listing for details.
- Found
- Hand-picked from estate sales and thrift stores in Northern California
Every piece at Crazy Over Vintage is thrifted and hand-picked by April from estate sales, thrift stores and tucked-away places around Northern California. It's one of a kind, so once this wood decor is gone, it's gone.
