Headrest neckrest Borana South Ethiopia - SOLD OUT
African Art Design: Support for dreams and prestige
Unlike some African countries, Ethiopia still uses neck rests or head rests. Our example has the particularity of having been used as a dowry or exchange currency in the pre-marriage ritual. This neckrest is listed in Guy Van Rijn's prestigious database "African Heritage Documentation" under the number Object ao-0167794-001.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Condition
- abstract art
African Art Design: Support for dreams and prestige
Unlike some African countries, Ethiopia still uses neck rests or head rests. Our example has the particularity of having been used as a dowry or exchange currency in the pre-marriage ritual. This neckrest is listed in Guy Van Rijn's prestigious database "African Heritage Documentation" under the number Object ao-0167794-001.