$ 55.00

Meet Small Ethiopiaball, the original coffee aficionado of the Horn of Africa who politely insists he was roasting beans long before the rest of the world figured out how to survive mornings. He holds the rather impressive title of dodging the entire European colonization craze, gracefully declining unwanted historical visitors with a firm, uncompromising “no thank you.”

Time naturally works a little differently in his world, as his uniquely structured national calendar technically puts him several years in the past, giving him the absolute perfect excuse for always being fashionably late. Mealtime is a wonderfully hands-on experience where traditional injera bread acts as your plate, your spoon, and a highly absorbent sponge for some incredibly flavorful, richly spiced stews.

For fun, he enjoys casual high-altitude jogs that would leave the average person completely gasping for air, which fully explains his frustratingly consistent habit of winning practically every long-distance marathon ever held. He occasionally lets out a tired sigh when gently reminding eager tourists that being the literal cradle of humanity doesn’t mean he personally remembers exactly where the Ark of the Covenant was hidden.

Bring home this proudly independent, constantly caffeinated buddy if you need someone to elevate your daily brewing routine and endlessly remind you that metal silverware is completely overrated.

You can order any custom countryball you wish, just contact us through the contact form or through email

Handmade plush toy by Anna Fortune