Nyangatom Headrest 02 South Africa in 2018 by

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Dylan Royal

We love this headrest for its unique central design and metal detail

These striking stools are hand carved from a single piece of hardwood by the Tonga people who are an ethic Bantu group from Southern Zambia and the neighbouring Northern Zimbabwe

with unique handle details

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Nyangatom Headrest 02 South Africa in 2018 byHistorically 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,