Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 19.1
A hand-carved vintage headrest from the peoples of southern Ethiopia
A genuine, one-of-a-kind piece carved from a single block of dark hardwood and worn to a soft patina by age and use. Equal parts sculpture and cultural artefact, it brings warmth, history and quiet drama to a shelf, plinth, mantel or styling vignette.
The story behind it
Headrests like this are traditionally used across communities in southern Ethiopia to support the head in sleep without disturbing elaborate hairstyles — coiffures that can signal a person's age, gender and status, and are often adorned with ornaments of spiritual significance. Beyond everyday use, the headrest also carries ceremonial importance, including a role in marriage rituals.
Authentic & unique
As a vintage, hand-made object, natural marks, scratches and fine cracks in the wood are to be expected — they are part of its history and add to its character. No two are alike, so yours will have its own grain, profile and markings.
Size: approx 18cm H x 16cm W x 17cm L (each piece varies slightly)
Styling: Beautiful as a standalone sculptural object, or layered among books, ceramics and plants for a collected, biophilic look.
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Returns
Something not quite right? You have 14 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken. Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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