VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST which happens to be tiered

which happens to be tiered here

The vessel contains a contrasting brown glazed interior and a tulip-shaped lip with a delicate

Sourced in England

this wooden grolla boasts six spouts surrounding the opening of this vessel

tentacle-like strands

VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST which happens to be tieredIn 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