Neck rest - Wood, Horn, Leather, Copper - Turkana headrest

Turkana neck support
To avoid damaging often complex and lengthy hairstyles, what is called a 'neck support' was used. Among nomadic populations or shepherds, the 'neck support' is roughly the only piece of furniture that travels with its owner, who usually hooks it onto their belt.
Hard wood, leather, aluminum rivet, beautiful greasy patina, smell of smoked fat, probably rancid butter, the same smell found in Ethiopian milk gourds.

Country of origin
Kenya
Collection zone
Kenya, Nairobi

Height, in cm
23
Weight, in grams
1225
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