Oromo Headrest the stool whilst lovingly restored

the stool whilst lovingly restored to its original authenticity

Our Golden Shores cushion is made with a lambs wool and linen blend textile in beautiful neutral hue

Women will also receive a necklace when they marry as part of the dowry

Each mask represents a male or a female and would have traditionally been worn on the head during ceremonies

Made from metal this shield would have traditionally been used for disputes between the warring Turkana and Karamajong people until 1962 when Uganda gained independence

Oromo Headrest the stool whilst lovingly restoredHistorically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures. They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams. They were extremely personal to the owner,