Headrests of Southern Africa, The Architecture of Sleep

For the first time African headrests are brought to life with detailed information on their carvers, and the stories of their creation, ownership, and use Headrests from Southern Africa - The architecture of sleep presents the subject of southern African headrests in a fascinating new light. The book, richly illustrated - often with in situ photographs, offers unique historical and personal information collected from many of the original owners and carvers of the headrests. So, for the first time African headrests are brought to life with detailed information and the stories of their creation, ownership, use and significance.