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Headrest (1800s–1900s). Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/2010.198

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The shape of this four-legged headrest alludes to cattle, whether bull, ox, or cow. This reference services from the fact that these animals are a source of wealth but also act as mediators between the living and the dead. In earlier days, both headrests and cattle were used in dowry transactions.

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A dark, intricately carved wooden bench with a curved seat and stylized legs rests on a neutral background.

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