Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery enclosed in a small public

enclosed in a small public shrine or sheltered under trees

This very pretty necklace is made from fine tube cut imperial green jasper

with an asymmetrical border down one side of blue

Basically it is a very long

turquoise and coral shades

Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery enclosed in a small publicVery old Oromo wooden headrest from Ethiopia. Carved from a single piece of wood, heavily beaded with green oxidation. Pre 1950. The patina and wear on this piece are appropriate to its age. i believe that at some stage, this headrest was refurbished. Measurements: height 16 cm, width 18 cm Hand carved wood headrests are used throughout Africa as pillows, to preserve the elaborate hairstyle of its owner during sleep. Personal objects, headrests