Julien Gauthier

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Ancient gouragué neck rest, Ethiopia.
Neck rests are often described as supports intended to protect elaborate hairstyles, which often take long hours or even days to complete.
H: 16 cm.
Made of dense wood, with a beautiful patina due to the grease traditionally used for maintenance.
Very good condition, no restoration.
Immediate shipment, custom packaging, support available 24/24 7/7.

Appui nuque ancien gouragué, Ethiopie.
Les appui nuques sont souvent décrits comme des supports destinés à protéger des coiffures élaborées, les coiffures prenant souvent de longues heures voire de longs jours pour être réalisées.
H : 16 cm.
En bois dense, belle patine due au gras traditionnellement utilisé pour l'entretien.
Très bon état, aucune restauration.
Envoi immédiat, emballage sur mesure, support 24/24 7/7.

Neck rest - Wood - Gouragué neck support

Ethiopia -   - 1950-2000

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Ancient Gouragué wooden neck support from Ethiopia, 16 by 16 cm and weighing 2 kg, brown in colour, dating to 1950–2000, in good condition with minor age-related wear and no restorations.

Neck rest - Wood - Gouragué neck support

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Ancient Gouragué wooden neck support from Ethiopia, 16 by 16 cm and weighing 2 kg, brown in colour, dating to 1950–2000, in good condition with minor age-related wear and no restorations.

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