ANTIQUE WOODEN VESSEL The rim of the stool

The rim of the stool is etched with a repeating simplistic

this one of the many forms deriving from the Afar region of Ethiopia

and lines the triangular cut outs on its outer edge

was one of six

This particular vessel had been painted with a turquoise glaze on its neck and rim and lined in its interior

ANTIQUE WOODEN VESSEL The rim of the stoolAntique Wooden Vessel, made of teak with decorative etched marks lining the shoulders of the vessel, leading to a widening base. It contains a mouth with a rim that opens outwards like a tulip, and two small pieces of teak plastered on the lower end of the vessel, implying previous repair. Teak's natural oils make it exceedingly durable in exposed locations, and make the timber termite, pest, moisture and rot resistant. *Our pieces at Studio Zagara