War armband worn by Ras Makonnen
Wolde Mikael (1852-1906), father
of Haile Selassie, during the battle
of Adwa in 1896
Ethiopia. Copper alloys, silver
Bought by the Bernisches Historisches Museum in 1907 from Jean-Adolphe Michel (1878-1967); received by him in his position as advisor to the court of Emperor Menelik II (1844-1913); context of creation not documented
Bernisches Historisches Museum, E/1907.356.0161
©Photo Christine Moor
