Paragon Posted April 4, 2008 Headrest, 19th–20th century Somalia; Somali (?) people Wood; H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.31) In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY A Southern Somali Double Column Headrest (1800 - 1900) wood 16.50 cm h x 15 cm w (6 1/4 in h x 5 3/4 in w) Literature These headrests are used by the nomadic Somali in southern Somalia and north eastern Kenya . They are used by both men and women . The male type , as in this fine old example , have a relatively small base and are therefore unstable , making deep undisturbed sleep difficult , and enhancing the men's vigilance in the night . Whilst the examples used by women have a more stable base . Source: Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted April 5, 2008 looks comfortable eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
