Headrest 07 with the larger stool and

with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by

Our collection of vintage Turkana bowls are one of our favourites

cow dung would be smeared on the outside of the baskets

This beautiful photograph was taken over the Soussusveli dunes

Headrest 07 with the larger stool andHistorically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures. They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams. They were extremely personal to the owner,