Ethiopian depiction of the Ethiopian saint Gabra Heywat, meaning "Servant of the Life". He is shown naked but covered with his own white hair, with a stone in a rope around his neck, and lions and leopards lying at his feet.

St Gabra Ḥǝywat in prayer 🔥

Ethiopia, 18th–19th c. (?) #saint #gabraheywat #gabramanfasqeddus #prayer #lion #bird #africansaint #africanart