Old Huge Wooden Chest – Gimma, Southern Ethiopia
Early to mid 20th century. Wood. Approx. cm 83,5 long, cm 16,3 depth, cm 12,5 high. The chest is made from a single block of wood m20
Early to mid 20th century. Wood. Approx. cm 83,5 long, cm 16,3 depth, cm 12,5 high. The chest is made from a single block of wood m20
Engraved wood, leather, shells. Cm 28,0 high (11.20"); grams 455,3 (16.06 oz.). Wonderful patina. The Oromo people are a Cushitic ethnic group and nation native to Ethiopia who speak the Oromo language. They are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia and represent 34.5% of Ethiopia's population. 820P
Early 20th century. Wood. The piece is approx. cm 31,0 high; diameter cm. 17,0; the bowl lid is cm 10,0 high. Grams 792,4. Good general conditions; some damage due to age and use. Very faint smell. m19