The central panel of this Shona headrest is embellished with two striking concentric circle designs, each with setsof stacked triangles above and below, thus following the general lines of this style. There is, however, no centralrectangular panel as in the previous example (No. 2), but the two concentric motifs are joined by a small bridge of zigzag patterns in relief carving. The deftness with which has been carved and the patina acquired through many years of use, give the piece an almost metallic look which is immediately dispelled the moment one picks the headrest up and feels how light it is.

This headrest also has features that fit with Dewey’s Central Style. However, it has a more rounded base than theprevious example (No. 2). All three headrests discussed so far are distinguished by a set of zigzag lines carved at either end of their sleeping platforms. While the circular designs on the central panel have been likened to ndoro rather than breasts, the overall gestalt does resemble of the human Female form. This headrest also shares the typical figure-of-eight base with a centrally placed, raised triangular feature.

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