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Block shaped headrest Guragé Sebabét 06.01.191

The different ethnic group of Wollayta, Sidamo, Hadiya region of the central Ethiopian highlands have a long-standing tradition with varying types of headrest used by different age or gender segments. This headrest made out of a single piece of wood has a beautiful patina and is in perfect condition.

  • Ref.:06.01.191
  • Size:Height: 160 mm
    Width: 150 mm
    Base: 70 x 105 mm
  • Weight:400 gr

Category

  • Headrests from Ethiopian Highlands 06.01Horn of Africa 29.03
  • HEADRESTS & SEATS 06REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA
  • Gurage

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

This item is sold