Headrest Turkana and Ethiopia - Kenya

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Two carved wooden headrests from Kenya, titled Headrest Turkana and Ethiopia, dating to 2000–2010, each about 15 cm high, in excellent condition and sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

The Turkana and Hamar nomadic people (men) have an elaborated hairstyle.
Therefore their head rest on a special headrest.
Each people has is own design and decoration.
Authentic and used. Self locally collected. Nice form and patina.

The Turkana and Hamar nomadic people (men) have an elaborated hairstyle.
Therefore their head rest on a special headrest.
Each people has is own design and decoration.
Authentic and used. Self locally collected. Nice form and patina.

Details

No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Kenya
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Headrest Turkana and Ethiopia
Height
15 cm
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