Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery Notes: The coins of Lysias

Notes: The coins of Lysias are considered rare

925 sterling silver earrings

finished with sterling silver detailing and clasp

This very pretty necklace is made from fine tube cut imperial green jasper

Natural amethyst stones with lovely clarity and evenness of colour

Antique Oromo Ethiopian Wood Headrest Jewellery Notes: The coins of LysiasVery old Oromo wooden headrest from Ethiopia. Carved from a single piece of wood, heavily beaded with green oxidation. Pre 1950. The patina and wear on this piece are appropriate to its age. i believe that at some stage, this headrest was refurbished. Measurements: height 16 cm, width 18 cm Hand carved wood headrests are used throughout Africa as pillows, to preserve the elaborate hairstyle of its owner during sleep. Personal objects, headrests