Adorn your surrounding with this Ethiopian collectible artifact! Long ago, headrests were widely utilized in the southern region of Ethiopia, mostly by men. The Garage ethnic group made this piece.
The headrests used while sleeping or resting to keep the head and the neck lifted up above a mat. Also, they were also used to protect a carefully decorated hair. These objects were considered to be comfortable and functional because they aligned the spine and also lifted the head above the ground. These items are personal that are designed and explicitly stylized to the locality, tribe and the person who uses it. Although they are not widely used by the tribal men of Ethiopia today, headrests are still made by young men there to mark their passing from boyhood to manhood.
Made from a single piece of wood and carved into shape, this headrest has a double-cone base as well as a beautifully decorated pattern. The delicate outline and the dark wood make for a wonderfully balanced decoration for your home, office or any setting. Whether grouped or standing alone, they add a touch of the exotic to any room or space.
Traditionally, headrests have been polished with butter to keep the wood in good condition. If the headrest placed on a sunny side of a room, the heat would warm up the wood resulting in the butter that is retained to come to the surface. As a result the headrest will appear shiny or oily. If that happens, wipe it with a cloth.