GURAGE HEADREST (ETHIOPIA)

Carved as a traditional African headrest, this piece is catalogued under Ethiopia and carries the Gurage name — the naming reference Togu'na's catalog gives for this design.

Across many African cultures, wooden headrests like this were traditionally used to protect elaborate hairstyles during sleep, resting under the neck rather than the head. Styled as a small sculptural object on a shelf or side table, it brings genuine tactile history into a considered interior.

Pair this headrest with a Namji doll or a decor mask for a layered African tribal art display.

• Cultural Reference: Gurage
• Origin: Ethiopia
• Category: African Headrest / Curio