{"product_id":"vintage-boni-ethiopian-headrest-24-8","title":"Vintage Boni Ethiopian Headrest - 24.8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-carved vintage Boni headrest from southern Ethiopia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid, hand-worked piece in richly grained dark wood, shaped for both function and form. Its sculptural silhouette and aged surface make it a quietly compelling display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeadrests like this are traditionally used across communities in southern Ethiopia to support the head in sleep without disturbing elaborate hairstyles — coiffures that can signal a person's age, gender and status, and are often adorned with ornaments of spiritual significance. Beyond everyday use, the headrest also carries ceremonial importance, including a role in marriage rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic \u0026amp; unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic, previously-used object, so small cracks, scratches and tonal variation in the wood are natural and expected. Every headrest is unique in form and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17cm H x 16cm W x 7cm D (each piece varies slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equally at home on a coffee-table stack, a styled console or among a collection of objets — a real conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56281760563464,"sku":"BBVINT7681BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/9043\/4312\/files\/IMG_4936_a918a80a-d9a1-4ffc-a3cb-78816a9cfb31.jpg?v=1775737874","url":"https:\/\/bidnamic.store\/products\/vintage-boni-ethiopian-headrest-24-8","provider":"Bidnamic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}