Neck Support - Gurage Sebatbet, Ethiopia - First Half Of The 20th Century
NECK REST
Gurage Sebatbet, Ethiopia
First half of the 20th century
Wood and iron
H: 17; W: 17.5; Thickness: 11 cm
(old indigenous restoration)
Single piece of wood with a conical base decorated with incised geometric motifs arranged in cartouches, concave tray with edges also decorated with engraved motifs.
Old indigenous restoration using wire.
Bibliography: A similar example is reproduced in Odilon Audouin's book Appuis-nuque de la Corne de l'Afrique (Neck rests from the Horn of Africa), p. 25.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Gurage Sebatbet, Ethiopia
First half of the 20th century
Wood and iron
H: 17; W: 17.5; Thickness: 11 cm
(old indigenous restoration)
Single piece of wood with a conical base decorated with incised geometric motifs arranged in cartouches, concave tray with edges also decorated with engraved motifs.
Old indigenous restoration using wire.
Bibliography: A similar example is reproduced in Odilon Audouin's book Appuis-nuque de la Corne de l'Afrique (Neck rests from the Horn of Africa), p. 25.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
280 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1710844
Availability: In stock
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