Karo neck support, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Imperfections are natural for these pieces, which adds to their charm. For example for this one, at the bottom of one of the feet, the piece of wood used was left as collected and not recut. Neck supports are often described as supports intended to protect elaborate hairstyles, hairstyles often taking long hours or even days to be made. In dense wood, beautiful patina due to the fat traditionally used for maintenance. Made and used by a member of the karo tribe, omo valley, ethiopia. Dimensions of the "tray": 29 X 4.5 cm.