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King Menelik Observes the Demera Holiday
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King Menelik Observes the Demera Holiday

MediumCotton duck cloth, pigment
Dimensions30.75” x 73”
Credit LineGift of Timothy Sullivan ‘89
Object numberAF2007.47.SUL
DescriptionPainting, “King Menelik Observes the Demera Holiday.” Demera is the bonfire on the even of Meskel, which celebrates the finding of the True Cross. Central bonfire flanked by dancing priests in colorful robes carrying Arks of the Covenant and processional crosses. The faithful wear white and carry torches (chibbo) to the fire. Swordsmen, drummers and a horn player accompany them. King Menelik appears under a pavilion at the top right. Signature by artist Tamrat Mamo.
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