AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — LARGE within all its present textures

within all its present textures

they were oftentimes indicative of age

not to be confused with cracks

this antique original hand turned bowl dates back to the 19th century and would have been used in India as an everyday vessel

AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — LARGE within all its present texturesIn 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. These headrests were generally