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19th C. Ethiopian Wood Triptych, Virgo Lactans + Saints

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Description

Eastern Africa, Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Amharic or Tigrinya peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely wooden triptych featuring ivory relief imagery of Virgo Lactans or Mary nursing Jesus on the central panel, flanked by a male saint on each side panel. The Virgin gazes outward at the viewer from heavy lidded eyes, draped in her traditional mantle as she holds her breast to the face of the Christ child. The 2 robed saints each hold a scroll as they stand to either side. Size (open): 11" W x 9.25" H (27.9 cm x 23.5 cm); (closed): 5.5" W x 9.25" H (14 cm x 23.5 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

Provenance: private Young collection, New Hampshire, USA

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#182748

Condition

Some fissures to ivory and wood, as well as small chips, nicks, and abrasions in areas. Some old inactive insect damage to wood. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina throughout.