VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST The specific colouring for this

The specific colouring for this marble displays a multitude of warm browns

or a mirror

carved from a solid piece of larvikite and polished

Hand cut from marble

A 19th century terracotta bojito from the eastern Spanish region of Catalonia

VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST The specific colouring for thisIn many African cultures, wooden headrests were carved to enable people to sleep without spoiling their hairstyles; they were oftentimes indicative of age, gender and status. The headrest also played a role in nuptial ceremonies. A groom would place currency under his bride's headrest on the eve of consummation as the bride could then take the money to buy an amber necklace to cement her new status as a married woman. Headrests came in several forms