Block headrests - Gurage - Ethiopia (No reserve price)

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Block headrests, two Gurage block-style headrests from Ethiopia, late 20th century, from a private collection, dimensions 17 × 16.5 cm and 15 × 17 cm, sold with stand: false, good condition.

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Two massive block-style headrests used by the Gurage people of Central-Ethiopia. Very nice dark patin, due to their long use. Dim.; 17 x 16,5 cm. and 15 x 17 cm. Collected in Ethiopia in the 1990`s and from a private Dutch collection.

Two massive block-style headrests used by the Gurage people of Central-Ethiopia. Very nice dark patin, due to their long use. Dim.; 17 x 16,5 cm. and 15 x 17 cm. Collected in Ethiopia in the 1990`s and from a private Dutch collection.

Details

No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Gurage
Country of Origin
Ethiopia
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Block headrests
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
878
Objects sold
100%
Private

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