Headrest

URN: CH0016

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About the artefact

Simple name (Somali)

Barkin/Barshin/Barjin

Simple name (English)

Headrest

Measurements

0 mm (D)

15.5 mm (L)

13.5 mm (W)

0 mm (H)

Material

Wood with carved, burnished surface

A headrest carried by nomadic herders to rest on whilst watching their herd. These headrests are not meant for deep sleep and comfort and are designed to keep the user alert. They were also used to keep their heads from touching the ground to protect their afros.

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