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Place of Origin: Ethiopian
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970
Located in ROUEN, FR
Large African wall-hanging basket, Circa 1970.
This large decorative basket comes from Africa, purchased by one of my clients during a trip to Ethiopia in the 70s. It is made of han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Straw
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century.
Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal
Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide
Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form o...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Opal
Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Grouping of Ceremonial coffee stands
Ethiopia
Early 20th century
Wood
Largest: 8" high x 6" diameter (20 x 15 cm)
Smallest: 6.75" x 3.50" ( 17 x 9 cm)
These little known Branc...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved African Ethiopian Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame. Chair is functional, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hide, Wood
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A selection of decorative wood necklaces from Ethiopia, circa 1970.
Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells and metal trimmings.
Mounted on black metal stands.
Two ava...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with wonderful patina. The leather shield...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Tall Wooden Ethiopian Milk Holders
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved tall wooden milk holders with metal inserts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Set of 9 Ethiopian Pilgrim Walking Sticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ethiopian pilgrim staffs, each showing a well worn patina and mounted on a custom black steel base. Painted hardwood, each mounted on a custom black steel base, excellent antique condition. Create an instant collection or large installation...
Category
20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
19th Century Antique Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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