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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia

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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia

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Two hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia, mid 20th century, the first likely Sidama peoples, having a crescent shape rest above a body relief carved with faces, 6.5"h x 7"w x 4"d; and the second from the Guraje peoples, having a curved rest issuing curved arms framing a cone base, 6.5"h x 5.5"w x 3.5"d.

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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia

Name: (2) Hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia
SKU: 105095476
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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