Antique Ethiopian Tribal Hand carved Headrest African offers Art Decor,African ,Art Décor,Home Décor, religious art

gorgeous Antique Ethiopian Hand carved Headrest

these headrests provide protection to the owner by elevating the head off the ground and avoiding bites from snakes or scorpions.
An African tribal headrest in a light, wheat-colored wood with incised geometric carvings from the Sidama People of Ethiopia. Made from a single piece of wood this handsome headrest was made to serve as a utilitarian object to be used in everyday tribal life The Sidama people are an ethnic Cushitic peoples traditionally inhabiting the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region in Ethiopia. They speak the Sidamo language which is a language of the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family.

Measures: 6" long x 3" wide x 6" high.
Item Type Vintage, Antique from 1900s Pre-owned
Condition Notes Good - Moderate wear, but still has good
Styles African
Place of Origin offers Ethiopia
Materials Wood

Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 18 years ago.I will be listing more pieces shortly as I am constantly always working on posting more I picked up this stool over 20 years ago in Ethiopia had it in my collection so it was well taken care of the price is included shipping and US it will be shipped in a large box so that no damage occurred it will be well packaged please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav