2000/084/763

Headrests are known in East Africa from ancient Egypt to modern Kenya. They supported the neck but protected any elaborate hairstyles from being flattened. They may be rarely used today, but are still made for sale to tourists.

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Summary

: 2000/084/763

: British Empire & Commonwealth

: Furnishings

: Headrest, carved from one piece of wood into a curved shape, with splayed feet. Wire pin holding the two legs together

2000/084/763

Armine Wright collection

Current Location

: British Empire & Commonwealth Museum Collection

: Wright

: Uganda, East Africa, Africa

: Karamojong?

: Uganda, East Africa, Africa

: possibly Uganda

: Transferred from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, 2012

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