Mid 20th Century Hand-Carved African (South Omo Valley) Headrest Coming Soon! the tail curled to the

the tail curled to the side

his bow poised to loose an arrow upon his prey

this statue is well worth a look

This gorgeous plaque is a replica of a relief located in the Temple of Horus in Edfu

while "Khon Samo" may refer to a specific monk or temple

Mid 20th Century Hand-Carved African (South Omo Valley) Headrest Coming Soon! the tail curled to theThis is an ornately hand carved African headrest made during the mid 20th century. The piece is in excellent condition and ready for a prominent spot in any art collection! The headrest likely comes from the Hamer (or Hamar) people, who live in the South Omo Valley of Ethiopia, who use headrests as both functional and symbolic pieces. Function: Protecting hairstyles: Hamer men, in particular, use wooden headrests, known as "borkoto" or "berkota", to