| Karamojong headrest Headrests are used by many nomadic people of Eastern Africa while resting or sleeping. It is popularly believed that the headrest serves a protective function by elevating the head off the ground during sleep, thereby preventing any possible attack by snakes or scorpions. (additional information coming soon) |
| A wonderful headrest from the Karamojong / Karamajong people of Uganda in eastern Africa Wood, leather and great incised designs of animals on each side. Ex. Ernst Haas collection, acquired 1960’s |
| CLICK HERE to see a nice collection of Karamajong headrests in the Calverton Collection |
| Uganda |
| Rand African Art home page African headrests main page |
| Photo above of a similar styled headrest in use. SOURCE |
| CLICK HERE to see my Karamojong headdress shown above |