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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest

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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest

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Description

**Originally Listed At $100**

East Africa, Ethiopia, probably Oromia region, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden headrest with delicate, elaborate incised decoration on its exposed surfaces and a symmetrical openwork motif on its leg. The curved wood of the neck support is burnished to a rich patina. This item was used to support the neck during sleep in order to preserve an elaborate hairstyle. Size: 7.55" W x 7.25" H (19.2 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA Collection

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Condition

Beautiful aged patina on surface with light encrustation. Scratches/nicks commensurate with age.

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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest

Name: Early 20th C. Ethiopian Carved Wood Head Rest
SKU: 63012721
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $225

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Starting Price $75

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