VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST Oak trees were believed to

Oak trees were believed to be a manifestation of divine energy and would be honoured and celebrated in the Slavic regions as early on as the 7th century

with two thin brass bands wrapping around the lid’s and base’s edges

In many rural parts of Romania long ago

Its low rising silhouette and acutely angled sides meeting to a small and dainty base make the shape of this oblong bowl characteristic of mid-century modern style

when light is casted off of the vase

VINTAGE AFRICAN HEADREST Oak trees were believed toIn 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