Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

Origin not defined, the bowl shows sign of long use , the upper edge was attacked by rodents. The bowl has been repaired in the traditional way.

Originating from the Sahara region the bowl shows signs of prolonged wear, a testify how the object was used in daily life. The bowl is of exceptional finesse. A beautiful item.

Nice and rare wooden plate from Etrhiopia

An Ethiopian, probably Gurage, used wooden bowl.  This  used bowl is in excelent condition, no cracks. The bowl has a small "handle" with a hole for a string of twine as these bowls would traditionally be hung on the walls in the home when not in use. 

Interesting wooden plate from dark black wood. The plate has dark, thick, shiny and smoky patina. An extrordinary item;  a great piece of home decor. Most probably from Ethiopia.

Nice wooden plate with engravings.

Interesting wooden plate from dark black wood. The plate has dark, thick, shiny and smoky patina. An extrordinary item;  a great piece of home decor. A small, not open crack, see picture.

Small cup, probaly Gurage.

Small black wood bowl from Ethiopia.

Small black wood bowl from Ethiopia.

Splendid bowl from the Tuareg, with nice traditional repairs. Carved from an interesting bicolour (brown and yellow) piece of wood.

Nice wooden bowl, probably Gurage.The bowl has a small "handle" with a hole for a string of twine as these bowls would traditionally be hung on the walls in the home when not in use. The bowl has a beautiful dark patina, unfortunately it had a broken part which has been repaired.

An Ethiopian, probably Gurage, used wooden bowl.  This  used bowl is in good condition with one crack see picture. The bowl has a small "handle" with a hole for a string of twine as these bowls would traditionally be hung on the walls in the home when not in use. 

This is another nice wooden plate from Swat valley. It has a triangular handle on one side and a spout on the other side. Sculpted lines form the decoration of the outside face.

This extremly 1 meter (icluding handels)  round wooden plate is cared out of a single piece of wood. The largest such plate I have ever seen. Some traditional repairs, otherwise in a fait condition for its age and size.

A one-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).

Authentic old wood milk container from Rwanda. Simple cylindrical shape carved out of single piece of a clear wood. Shows signs of long use, the traditional repairs add a special touch to this nice gourd. Used to collect milk and store food.  Similar item at MEG: ETHAF 012230

One-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan). 

A one-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. It has nice decorations party, vanished by prolonged use, and some traditional repairs which contribute to the attractiveness of this item. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan). 

A beautiful large wooden bowl with a nice dark patina. It has two small worm holes which can easily be repaired.

A ritual vessel, called ‘Kos’, of the Kafirs (today's Nuristan - Afhanistan). The bowl is carved from one walnut piece, with carved ram’s head on the front and grip on the back. A unique rare piece.

Nuristani crudely carved bowl with spout and handle. A rare Nuristani artefact, The tribes living in the Nuristan area were called "Kafirs" prior to their Islamisation. Similar object: Afghan Museum Bubenberg EH 10

Medium round wooden bowl with the handle serving as spout, probably to fech watert or pour milk.

This is a large and old wooden plate with a handle on one end and a spout on the other. Its probable origin is Pakistan or Afghanistan.

Extra large wooden, round dish from Nuristan with two round handles, straight sides. Chopped from a single piece of wood.

Extra large wooden, oval dish from Nuristan with two handles. Chopped from a single piece of wood.