Ethiopian 19th century Gurade

[Martin Lubojacky]

Rhino horn "hunters" directly contacted Ethiopian antique and ethnografic dealers in Addis Abeba at the beginning/mid of 90 ies. That time you could see Ethiopian dealers selling such handles separately - and blades separately, too. The buyers were often from Yemen. I consider this irreversible and very big detriment perpetrated on Etjhiopian antiquities.
Regads,
Martin