Mid 20th Century Hand-Carved African (South Omo Valley) Headrest Coming Soon! while "Khon Samo" may refer

while "Khon Samo" may refer to a specific monk or temple

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Traveling Man Treasures is selling this beautifully decorated antique Satsuma Moriage Buddha incense burner

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Mid 20th Century Hand-Carved African (South Omo Valley) Headrest Coming Soon! while "Khon Samo" may referThis is an ornately hand carved African headrest made during the mid 20th century. The piece is in excellent condition and ready for a prominent spot in any art collection! The headrest likely comes from the Hamer (or Hamar) people, who live in the South Omo Valley of Ethiopia, who use headrests as both functional and symbolic pieces. Function: Protecting hairstyles: Hamer men, in particular, use wooden headrests, known as "borkoto" or "berkota", to