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Hand carved wood and bone headrest, Ethiopia

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Hand carved wood and bone headrest, Ethiopia

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Hand carved wood and bone headrest, Gurage peoples, Ethiopia, early 20th century, of traditional form with an elliptical top surface tapering to a nearly circular base, the front inset with a carved bone female figure, 6.5"h x 7"w x 4.5"d.

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Hand carved wood and bone headrest, Ethiopia

Name: Hand carved wood and bone headrest, Ethiopia
SKU: 100254337
Price: 350 USD
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Estimate $350 - $500

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