Decorative.
Title: Headrest
Material: Wood
People: Luba
Country: D.R. Congo
Description: The headrest serves as a pillow that is
both cool & comfortable in a tropical climate. It also
protects elaborate hairstyles by raising the head
above the bed's surface. In addition to the great
personal attachment that Luba people developed for
their headrests, these were also seen as the seat of
dreams. Luba consider dreams to be prophetic and
communicate messages from the other world.
Dimensions: 7" height x 6" length x 3 1/2" width
