Madagascan headrest carved from monoxylic wood. This headrest was carved by the Mahafaly people of southern Madagascar. It was used to protect elabora

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Madagascan headrest carved from monoxylic wood. This headrest was carved by the Mahafaly people of southern Madagascar. It was used to protect elaborate hairstyles whilst sleeping.

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Size: 5197px × 3425px
Photo credit: © PATRICK LANDMANN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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