Nyangatom Headrest 01 Each stool has been hand-carved

Each stool has been hand-carved from indigenous woods

This beautiful photograph was taken at Vumbura Plains

This beautiful photograph was taken at Londolozi Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands

These containers were traditionally used to store honey

Nyangatom Headrest 01 Each stool has been hand-carvedHistorically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures. They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams. They were extremely personal to the owner,