Headrest 03Historically 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,

Due to the arid climate in which they live

Our Baja bowl is part of our collection of ceramics from the Swedish artist Enriqueta Cepeda

like others has spiritual significance as it understood that it is the seat to the owners' soul

These containers with lids are hand-carved from indigenous wood and come with beautiful and distinct details

Our collection of vintage Mangbetu pots have been hand-crafted by the Mangbetu people of the Congo

This beautiful stool comes from the Lozi people of Zambia

The bangles represent wealth and status

Our Silver Line bowl is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

Please note all stands may have some imperfections

These Camel bells are from the Darod people from Somalia

identified by the crest in the centre of the mask

South Africa in 2017 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland