A Classic Swazi Headrest ‘Sicamelo’

An attractive headrest with a good patina and colour

A shallow rectangular cut out under each foot could indicate a particular carver or school of carvers

At some point it has acquired a label ‘Japanese Pillow’

Swaziland E20thC

Length; 13 3/4″ (34.8 cm)

Condition; a break at the top of one leg