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19th Century Ethiopian Royal Bed (Former Tekalegn Besapa Collection)

About the Item

This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's, formally belonged to the collection of Tekalegn Besapa, in Addis Ababa. This type of bed is rare to find in Ethiopia, and would only have been used by high-ranking, wealthy individuals and families of the Gurage community. Beautiful, intricately carved geometric designs decorate each side of the bed and its four supporting upright columns. The side panels are connected to each column by wooden pegs, which, when fitted through holes and wedged firmly into place, tightly secure the joints. Lastly, the cross supporting planks are fitted and placed loosely into position, in which they are supported by a ridge along each of the long decorative supporting side panels. Once set up, the bed is stable and can hold a person's weight lying down. The complete structure of the bed can be dismantled and easily transported and stored. Whilst the bed serves a practical function, with a bit of imagination, it could also be made into and used as a large coffee table - possibly with a reinforced, made-to-measure glass top. The entirety of the wooden surface exhibits a dark, worn patina, particularly on each of the cross supporting planks. ‍Estimated Period: 19th Century (Or Before) Length: Approx. 78.7 inches (200cm) Height of Supporting Posts: 29.5 inches (75cm)

Dimensions:

Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 51 in (129.54 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Ethiopia

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century (Or Before)

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736237026042

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