Helmet Mask 01 The headrest was hand-carved from

The headrest was hand-carved from an indigenous piece of wood which has taken on beautiful tones and patina from years of use

especially for the kitchen

This stunning headrest comes from the Oromo people of Ethiopia

This beautiful stool comes from the Lozi people of Zambia

Helmet Mask 01 The headrest was hand-carved fromThe Bozo people are located along the Niger River and known as the 'masters of the river'. They preserve a number of animist traditions and believe that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Helmet masks are hand carved from ingenious wood and finished with brass details. Each mask represents a male or a female and would have traditionally been worn on the head during ceremonies.