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31 Wooden headrests

Ethiopia, Oromo
First half of the twentieth century or later

This example is on a conical base decorated at the bottom with four concentric grooves; the support is tapered and decorated with a number of rings. The inside of the base has been hollowed and shows signs of wood turning on a lathe, similarly the support and also underneath the platform. There are signs of rat gnawing at the edge of the platform.

Private Collection loans 10 and 11

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