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Arsi / Ethiopia / Authentic Piece

Arsi headrest, in the Oromo valley.

Rare Ethiopian headrest, rare for its shape, its carvings, its patina and its condition.
Its shape is symmetric and well balanced.
Engravings adorn the whole, highlighting the headrest form.
The upper part, in particular, features motifs and a beautiful patina. An old leather cord surrounds the neck.
The patina is very developed, with a satin-like appearance.

In good condition. No cracks or chips.
Height about 17 cm
Estimated from the first half or middle of the 20th century

Authentic piece used in tribal use.
Provenance / Personal collection gathered over more than thirty years.