Ethiopian Headrest

Ethiopian Headrests from Africa are carefully carved and carried by men everywhere they go. They are used as pillows to help have a good sleep and are also used to help protect ceremonial coiffures. Hairstyles are often embellished by accoutrements of a magic-religious nature, therefore the hairstyles need protecting.

The headrests come in various forms from simple to elaborately carved. Sometimes they are decorated with sophisticated geometric shapes and patterns. The upper part of the headrest is slightly curved. The central part has an open structure and the base is in a shape of a cone.