Head Rest (sitting person)
Headrests reflect the status of their owner. This beautifully carved piece was highly treasured. Now a reminder of life in a far away place.
Head Rest (standing person)
Headrests reflect the status of their owner. This beautifully carved piece was highly treasured. Now a reminder of life in a far away place.
A belief held by many African tribes is that a person communes with their ancestors in a dreamscape when sleeping. Therefore the headrest was considered of great importance for forming a connection between the living and the spiritual world. In many tribes the headrest is an object of great practical, spiritual and prestigious value.
The patina of this headrest implies its age. This piece is skillfully carved to mimic the silhouette of the Cape Buffalo and is embellished with a nail head design. The headrest is a status symbol. The more elaborate and adorned the headrest the higher the status of the owner. Base Included
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.
This intricately decorated statue is a symbol of good luck and perseverance. It is your talisman or a gift for one in need of good fortune. Mounted on acrylic base.