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Place of Origin: Ethiopian
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

$225
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 Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925

$2,200
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 of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Opal

Opal
Opal

Opal

$265,000
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands

$3,000 / set
Ethiopian Carved Wooden 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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

$388
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Wood

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900

$1,407 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)

$500
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 Sculptures

Materials

Hide, Wood

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

$1,450
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

$1,250
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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century

Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century

$200 Sale Price
50% Off
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 hous...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ethiopian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

$9,992
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 Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand

$3,920
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 Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

$10,705
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Located in Marseille, FR
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
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African Eight-String Harp or Ngombi, circa 1940
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African Eight-String Harp or Ngombi, circa 1940

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Late 20th Century Bead and Tusk Headdress from Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
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Located in New York, NY
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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

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H 14 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
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Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th century. Mounted on a 4" x 4" black metal stand.
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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

H 13.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, carved decorations throughout. From Ethiopia, late 20th century. Mounted on a black metal stand.
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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

H 10 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood and a metal carrying cord. From Ethiopia, late 20th century. Mounted on a black metal stand.
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1980s Tribal Vintage Ethiopian Sculptures

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Ethiopian Wood Headrest
Ethiopian Wood Headrest

Ethiopian Wood Headrest

H 8 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. From Ethiopia, late 20th century. Mounted on a black metal stand.
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Located in New York, NY
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