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20th C. Ethiopian Wood Madonna & Child Carving

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20th C. Ethiopian Wood Madonna & Child Carving

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**First Time At Auction**

East Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large hand-carved statue of Madonna and child upon an integral plinth base. Mary is tall and slender, with a pious Christ child in her arms, he holds his hands together as if in prayer. The surface is a lustrous and smooth texture with reddish and umber graining. Size: 10" L x 6" W x 31" H (25.4 cm x 15.2 cm x 78.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Stable pressure fissures. Minor surface abrasions, nicks, and chips. Smooth and dark patina throughout. Overall great condition.

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20th C. Ethiopian Wood Madonna & Child Carving

Name: 20th C. Ethiopian Wood Madonna & Child Carving
SKU: 137781208
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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Starting Price $350

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