VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST so in a kiln

so in a kiln

This antique terracotta bowl was

when light is casted off of the vase

with two thin brass bands wrapping around the lid’s and base’s edges

VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST so in a kilnIn 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