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Zulu headrest

Wish-Fulfilling Zulu headrest
early 20th century
South Africa

This wish-fulfilling Zulu headrest has a hollow compartment in the belly for charms to protect the sleeper and to induce dreams of wealth and fulfillment that would change the sleeper’s fortunes.

PM 29-43-50/B4746
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