A Hand Formed Pottery 'Rabbi' Figure: Jewish Falasha Culture: Ethiopia - Mid 20th Century.
Price
£85
| $105 USD | €101 EUR
Item Ref
MISC 1002
Description
The standing pottery figure is hand formed and detailed. The bearded figure depicts a Rabbi, the surface lightly burnished.The name Falasha is Amharic for "exiles" or "landless ones"; the Falashas themselves refer to their sect as Beta Esrael ("House of Israel"). The religion of the Falashas is a modified form of Mosaic Judaism unaffected generally by post biblical developments. This example was acquired in Ethiopia by the previous owner's during the mid 20th century.
Height - 5 3/8" (143mm).
Weight - 272 grams.
Condition: Very Good. No chips or cracks, no repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: MISC 1002
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