VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST made up of varying pale

made up of varying pale and colourless crystals among other rock-forming minerals

carved from a solid piece of larvikite and polished

oftentimes worn attached to or hanging under people’s belts

allowing for an egg opening utensil to be perched atop the cup

carved from a single piece of hardwood

VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST made up of varying paleIn many African cultures, wooden headrests were carved to enable people to sleep without spoiling their hairstyles; they were oftentimes indicative of age, gender and status. The headrest also played a role in nuptial ceremonies. A groom would place currency under his bride's headrest on the eve of consummation as the bride could then take the money to buy an amber necklace to cement her new status as a married woman. Headrests came in several forms