Egyptian Wooden Headrest

This wooden headrest replica represents a traditional Ancient Egyptian sleeping and resting support, designed to hold the head comfortably above the ground. Rather than using pillows, the Ancient Egyptians used headrests as a practical solution for sleeping in hot climates and maintaining hair and head protection.

Headrests were considered important not only in life but also in death, symbolising the idea of the “eternal sleep” and continued care in the afterlife. Many finely crafted examples have been discovered in tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, highlighting their cultural and funerary significance.

Key Features

• Material: Wooden replica
• Design: Traditional Ancient Egyptian headrest form
• Use: Handling, display, or artefact study
• Reflects both daily life and funerary practices
• Suitable for classroom and museum-style displays

Dimensions

• Size: 18 cm x 21 cm

Educational Notes

• Supports learning about Ancient Egyptian daily life and customs
• Encourages discussion of burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife
• Helps pupils understand how objects were used in both life and death
• Suitable for KS2 and KS3 history lessons
• Complements Ancient Egypt artefact boxes and topic displays