This beautiful Carved  Zoomorphic Shaped Dinka Headrest or Stool from the Dinka Tribal People. This headrest is carved out of a single piece of wood. The lifestyle of the Dinka is that of the nomad and herders. Each metal stud is and indication of the owners herd.These stools and headrests are known as thoch (stool), and used as a headrest and seat by both old men and women. They are also used to protect elaborate coiffure.