Ethiopian art comes in many forms. One of these is the
painting on leather goatskin. Yes you already guessed it, this is actually a
postcard made of a piece of worn leather. Beautifully painted in the unique Ethiopian
style.
A ‘childlike’ style of painting, figures are drawn in two dimensions,
almost cartoon-like in their direct and simplistic portrayal, with strong colors
and clear lines. The large almond-shaped eyes are a particularly appealing
characteristic. And look at those feet.
Stamps
Two definitive stamps, Menelik’s Bushbuck. This time
the value of 2 Birr and 5 Birr. In Ethiopia two types of Bushbuck can be found:
Meneliki and Powelli. Both are fairly widespread and can be seen in much of
Ethiopia's highland forest.
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