This 20th-century Jinka headrest from Ethiopia features a curved, elongated top supported by a central base with distinct angular projections. Headrests like this are used by the Jinka people for sleeping, offering support for the head while maintaining posture. The Jinka, part of the larger South Omo ethnic groups, are known for their elaborate body art, including the practice of scarification, and their strong tradition of cattle herding, which plays a central role in their social structure and ceremonies.