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Turkana or Pokot Headrest 06.03.376

The nomadic lifestyle of the pastoralist Turkana peoples of northwestern Kenya and their custom of wearing elaborate coiffures made the use of light, portable headrests a necessity. There is evidence that different styles of headrests and degrees of elaboration reflect the age and status of their owners. Pokot and Karamajong are using similar headrests.

  • Ref.:06.03.376
  • Size:Height: 170 mm
    Width:110 mm
  • Weight:100 gr.

Category

  • Headrests from the lower Omo valley 06.03Horn of Africa 29.03
  • HEADRESTS & SEATS 06REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • East and South Africa
  • KENYA
  • TurkanaPokotKaramajong

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueExcellent overall condition

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