Karamajong Headrest 03 This particular mask is hand-carved

This particular mask is hand-carved from indigenous wood and evokes the form of a Baboon with its long and distinctive central design and small ears

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Due the artisanal process and delicate nature

The detailed designs is a replica of the courtly card art from the workshops of the royal palaces of the Cameroon Grassland

Karamajong Headrest 03 This particular mask is hand-carvedThis elegant and sculptural headrest is part of an incredibly special collection of pieces which took 8 years to curate and is an incredibly rare find. The Karamajong people are nomadic cattle herders and have excelled in the craft of small, easy to carry objects. Headrests and stools are amongst their most precious objects. Whilst they have practical use of protecting the users coiffure and head when sleeping, they also signify age, gender and