Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
HEADRESTS & SEATS 06 / Somalia Headrests 06.02
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Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | SOMALIA | Somali, Boni, Borana
Wood
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
High aesthetic value
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Height: 170 mm
Width: 165 mm ø Base: 60 mm
Weight:
120 gr
reserved
A typical Boni headrest with an upper crescent platform, small circular base and double flat supporting columns. The headrest is carved in a fine, very light wood, known as "hagar". The Borana of Ethiopia may use similar headrests.
Somali circular headrest06.02.051
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | SOMALIA | Somali
Wood
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Elements for individual jewelry design
Excellent overall condition
Height: 250 mm
Width: 215 mm ø Base: 60/65 mm
Weight:
230 gr
Nice Somali headrest with central rectangular base and pole and a large circular crossbar. Made out of a medium heavy wood not common among Somali headrest. The headrest could also belong to neighbouring nomadic tribes in Ethiopia.
Somali semi circular headrest06.02.057
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | SOMALIA | Somali
Wood
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Height: 230 mm
Width: 230 mm ø Base: 100-115 mm
Weight:
304 gr
Somali headrest in good condition made out of light wood A round conical base supports a V shaped central support and a large circular crossbar. Engravings on the upper ends of the crossbar.
Afar ? headrest, Ethiopia06.02.167
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | ETHIOPIA | Afar
Wood
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Height: 170 mm
Width: 135 mm ø Base: 90 mm
Weight:
200 gr
This wooden headrest made out of light yellow wood, has a conical base split into 4 parts, a rectangular central pillar and a rather small upper platform. The central pillar bears a number of curious engravings. The headrest is in perfect condition.
Boni Headrest06.02.171
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | SOMALIA | Boni
Wood
Height: 210 mm
Width: 165 mm ø Base: 70 mm
Weight:
99 gr
sold
This small, easily unbalanced base has made the headrest an emblem of alertness and the ability to wake to action. Made of sturdy but relatively light wood, the headrests are used on beds and are also carried by herdsmen who use them to rest while keeping an eye on their herds
