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| Continent: | Africa |
| Region: | East Africa |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| Year: | C.1955 |
| Type: | Local dress |
| Material: | Rag and cloth |
| Maker: | Unknown |
| Id: | Africa - Ethiopia - 001 |
Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Somalia (and the tiny country of Djibouti) to the east, Kenya to the south and Sudan to the west. It was formerly known as Abyssinia.
Agriculture accounts for about four fifths of the workforce, but output has been severely reduced by war and drought.
An older male doll with hard padded body, composition head and painted features. He is holding a one-stringed musical instrument called a masinqo. The outfit is a little soiled due to age.
9.5" high. Ethiopia, East Africa C.1955.
Makers marks: None.