Vintage Nyangatom Headrest - 220.3 small scale boats. Size 38cmH x 16cmW

Size 38cmH x 16cmW

and sturdy enough to last

Base depth 15cm

A hand-built ceramic bowl

The bell would have been made using the loss wax technique where the statues are first created in wax

Vintage Nyangatom Headrest - 220.3 small scale boats. Size 38cmH x 16cmWCrafted from a single, unbroken piece of indigenous Kenyan timber, this hand carved headrest is a soulful testament to the artistry of the North Western pastoral tribes. More than a simple object of rest, it is an essential companion to a nomadic life, born from the necessity of preserving the intricate, sculptural coiffures that define the cultural identity and status of its wearer. In the vast, open landscapes of East Africa, these headrests served