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Headrest

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A headrest with sculptural qualities. It is made by men from the laichimi tree. The headrest is made with an adze and used by elders and warriors.

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Title: Headrest
Location: Kenya
Type: Headrest
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Lorika lengwe
Community: Samburu
Collection Date: 1971-04-10
Collected By: E.J.B

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