Nyangatom Headrest The masks are traditionally worn

The masks are traditionally  worn by men during ceremonial dances

The Lozi people of Zambia live around the flood plains of the Zambezi river

Turkana bowls are particularly special as they come in a variety of shapes

Style with dried foliage and florals or simply by itself

crossing two rows of three

Nyangatom Headrest The masks are traditionally wornThis headrest comes from Kenya, hand carved from one piece of indigenous wood and finished with a beautiful braided leather handle. Headrests were a necessity for the North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have a cultural custom of wearing elaborate coiffures which the headrests helped to preserve whilst sleeping amongst other benefits of protecting against dust and insects. They are considered to be one of the most important of their