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9. Headrest


Headrest collected from the Oromo region.
What makes this piece very unusual is underneath
the headrest there is a hollowed out cup with a wooden
stopped.This 'container' would have been used to
store valuable butter fat which is used to condition
the womans hair.
Price on request.

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