Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery with an asymmetrical border down

with an asymmetrical border down one side of blue

Indian square coin of King Lysias Anikeitos (c

Natural gemstones

Natural amethyst stones with lovely clarity and evenness of colour

Armpit to armpit 600 mm

Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery with an asymmetrical border downVery old Oromo wooden headrest from Ethiopia. Carved from a single piece of wood, heavily beaded with green oxidation. Pre 1950. The patina and wear on this piece are appropriate to its age. i believe that at some stage, this headrest was refurbished. Measurements: height 16 cm, width 18 cm Hand carved wood headrests are used throughout Africa as pillows, to preserve the elaborate hairstyle of its owner during sleep. Personal objects, headrests