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A game scene
In this scene, many people appear to play a game, while a dignitary sits on a chair, and watches them. In a small rectangle on the left, there are a few lines written in the Ge’ez (South Semitic language) alphabet.
A scene of the fields
Six men cross the fields mounted on horses. They go towards the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and two other male figures.
Basket Set II
These three baskets are part of a set of four similar baskets. They were woven using a coiling technique, using traditionally Ethiopian colors and designs. One of them is shaped as a plate with a footed base, and two are shaped as bowls. In addition…
Book "L’Art Ethiopien"
The art books from the Hess Collection were crucial in the identification of recent donations from the Hess family. The book displayed here features photographs and descriptions of the Abuna Yemata Guh monolithic church.
Ear pick
This very small object, made of steel, consists of a rectangular body, with a suspension loop end on one side, and a spoon-like end opposite to it. Both the front and the back are covered with steel decorations. The little spoon was used to remove…
Fly-whisk
This fly-whisk is used to swat or disturb flies. It is made of white horse hair and has a looped handle. Covered in an unknown material, possibly plant fiber, the handle is braided in black and white stripes.
Fork
This steel fork has three small bells attached to its handle, which is decorated with a geometric pattern. It could be a hair ornament.
Tags: Brooklyn College, Fork, Robert Hess
Harari baskets
These two baskets are especially important for the Harari people of eastern Ethiopia. They are part of a dowry set that a bride must bring to her wedding ceremony. A traditional Harari set today consists of fifteen baskets, each of them designed for…
Incense holder
The main body of this object is probably made of bone, and displays two carved figures. On one side (not pictured), a meditative Buddha is carved. The opposite side shows a stupa, such as the one displayed in the book on the left. Stupas are…
Tags: Brooklyn College, Buddhism, Robert Hess
Isaac, Abraham, and Jacob
Inside the Abuna Yemata Guh church, there are well-preserved frescoes adorning two small domes. This picture is part of one of the cupolas, and represents Isaac, Abraham, and Jacob. It dates from the 15th century.