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Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century
Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century

Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century

Large Carved Wooden Pot – Possibly Ethiopian, Jima People, Early 20th Century – £120

 

This striking and sculptural lidded pot is a real conversation piece. Believed to originate from Ethiopia, and possibly associated with the Jima people, it dates from the early 20th century based on our research. Hand-carved from a single hollowed piece of wood, it features a bold pedestal base, asymmetrical handles, and a distinctive domed lid with finial.

 

Decorated with geometric patterns of small gold-coloured circles—arranged in both circular and grid formations—this detailing adds a subtle contrast and visual interest to the pot’s dark, richly aged surface. These motifs may have symbolic or decorative significance, though their exact meaning is unknown.

 

  • Provenance: Possibly Jima people, Ethiopia, East Africa
  • Material: Hollowed wood
  • Height: Approx. 56cm with lid
  • Width: Approx. 45cm across
  • Decoration: Incised and pigmented circular motifs
  • Condition: Good structural condition with age-related surface wear and character
  • Estimated Date: Early 20th century (research-based attribution)

 

 

Likely originally used as a honey storage vessel, this rare and unusual piece would now serve as a powerful decorative object, ideal for collectors of ethnographic art, rustic interiors, or sculptural statement pieces.