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Artifact

Headrest

Description

  • Made of wood
  • Pedestal base has carved decorative rings at the bottom and at the top
  • Base supports a curved wooden piece 

Background Information

  • Memento purchased by Charles Wallen. 
  • Used by the Aweer or Boni people of Somalia. This carved wooden headrest cradles and supports the head at the jawline. It is typical to rest on them while lying on one’s side.
  • Headrests helped to protect and maintain detailed hairstyles that were often a sign of status. Headrests allow the user to remain alert while resting. 

Map Location

Latitude: 0° 38' 49.697" N
Longitude: 42° 19' 45.25" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
9.0
Width:
2.0
Height:
5.0

Events, Places, People

  • Charles Wallen
  • Somalia

Originating Location

Africa

Subject

  • A straight-on view of a wooden head rest. A curved piece sits on top of a base that widens at the bottom and has a series of ridges around it.
  • A wooden head rest. A curved piece sits on top of a base that widens at the bottom and has a series of ridges around it.
  • A close-up view of the carved pedestal base. There are two sets of ridges carved into it.

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