Nyangatom Headrest 01 no two baskets will be

no two baskets will be the same

Whilst our Zulu pots have been carefully restored

It has distinct central triangular patterns and bears the authentic wear of regular use which is seen in their warm patina and shine

Hand-carved from Yucub wood with dual columns

Each doll will vary slightly due to the handmade nature

Nyangatom Headrest 01 no two baskets will beThis headrest comes from Kenya, hand carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests were a necessity for the North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have a cultural custom of wearing elaborate coiffures which the headrests helped to preserve whilst sleeping amongst other benefits of protecting against dust and insects. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. The