"Headrest Oromo Culture Of The Jimma Region, Ethiopia First Half Of The 20th Century"
HEADRESTOromo culture from the Jimma region, Ethiopia
First half of the 20th century
Wood
H .: 14; L .: 13; Thickness: 10.5 cm
Neckrest in monoxyl wood resting on a large conical base, the foot is slightly hollowed out in a circular manner, short column incised with thin horizontal lines and slightly convex rectangular top. This shape is, according to Odilon Audouin's book Support-neck of the Horn of Africa by Odilon Audouin called Style 9. A similar copy is reproduced on page 34 of the said publication.
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Ref. 1707.6.2
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