Headrest Item Number: Aj123 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twig-like headrest; flattened top. Two legs in flared position. Small flat head rest, centre has leather strap going through two holes, then attached to other pieces in centre coloured silver and gold metal. One side incised with linear side. Top bow-like, lower design leaf then half oblong circle. Opposite side has two lines with round centre lined then a circle.
History Of Use
Headrests, also called neck rests or bolsters. Used when sleeping or resting; meant to support the head at the junction of the neck and head when lying down. Usually a personal object; they are portable and may also be used as a stool. Sometimes used by men to protect elaborate hair arrangements. In some societies, headrests were thought to channel ancestral communications through dreams.
Item History
- Made in Kenya ? before 1978
- Collected during 1978
- Owned by Marta Friesen before March 3, 1981
- Received from Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 3, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Turkana ? or Karamojong ?
- Previous Owner
- Marta Friesen
- Received from
- Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 3, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on March 3, 1981
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0705/0029