"Guardian of Sleep" Stele from Southwestern Ethiopia; carved - Lot 269

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"Guardian of Sleep" Stele from Southwestern Ethiopia; carved - Lot 269
"Guardian of Sleep" Stele from Southwestern Ethiopia; carved wood with grooved surface, beautiful patina Period: late 19th–early 20th century Carved from a slab of dense wood, this stele features fine vertical grooving. These stelae were placed inside or outside huts to protect the inhabitants while they slept by warding off evil spirits. and decorative elements Dimensions: H. 228 × W. 62 × D. 2.5 cm Provenance: Ethiopia, Gurage people
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