AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — SMALL oftentimes worn attached to or

oftentimes worn attached to or hanging under people’s belts

assembled in the first emperor of Imperial China Qin Shi Huang Di’s mausoleum to protect him in the afterlife

The inside is polished and smooth

people used terracotta vessels for a multitude of everyday uses

not to be confused with cracks

AFAR WOODEN HEADREST — SMALL oftentimes worn attached to orIn many African cultures, wooden headrests were carved to enable people to sleep without spoiling their hairstyles; they were oftentimes indicative of age, gender and status. The headrest also played a role in nuptial ceremonies. A groom would place currency under his bride's headrest on the eve of consummation as the bride could then take the money to buy an amber necklace to cement her new status as a married woman. Headrests came in several forms