Nyangatom Headrest 01 the beads then go through

the beads then go through a wax process to create the final design

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

Turkana bowls are one of our favourites

Each stool has been hand-carved from indigenous woods

Our Steel Dust bowl is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

Nyangatom Headrest 01 the beads then go throughHistorically 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,