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Arts
& Crafts
Ethiopia
possesses unique traditional arts and crafts which are much associated
with the life style of its people. A long-standing tradition of painting
mostly derived from the church contributes to Ethiopian unique arts work.
The famous 'comic strips' presenting the story of king Solomon and Queen
Sheba is often associated as a popular miniature of the traditional paintings.
Crafts made of engraved woods, such as masks in the southern part of the
county; the incredible range and intricacy of cross designs and basket
works of Harar region are popular among tourists. Also musical instruments
made of string (krar) flutes made of bamboo (washint) and small drum (atamo)
are simply some of the variety of traditional musical instruments.
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