Costume of an Ethiopian soldier, 16th century

Costume of an Ethiopian soldier under Christian patriarch Prester John. Large turban, silk chemise, cassock of lion skin buttoned at the front, long culottes. Armed with scimitar, dagger and bow. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellio's 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860

16th Century Cassock Cesare Vecellio Christoph Krieger Costumes Anciens Et Modernes Culottes Decorative Border E.f. Huyot Ethiopia Fellmann Firman Didot Ferris Fils Gerard Seguin H. Catenacci Native Costume Scimitar Traditional Costume Woodblock

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