Click Here for New Arrivals! Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation in Africa. Landlocked between Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and Djibouti it covers an area a little less than twice the size of Texas. Ethiopia is home to a myriad of peoples with over 80 different spoken languages. The people that live along the coastal regions are generally nomadic and produce light and portable objects such as neck rests. Neck rests are favored collectibles and date back as far as 3000 BC. Our offerings were made around mid twentieth century. Left: Specific tribe unknown but has Somalian influence. Center: Carved by the Kaffa people with the signature double coned feet motif. It is used by men to protect their hairstyles while sleeping. Sold Right: Carved by the Kambatta people who reside along the Upper Omo River. The men use this for sleeping and resting in general. Please click photo for enlargement! See Order button below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message!
Dimensions: Left to right Left - 6 7/8 inches tall x 5 7/8 inches wide. Center - 7 inches tall x 5 7/8 inches wide. Right - 6 3/8 inches tall x 6 3/8 inches wide. Wt: 3 lbs. shipping |
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