Greek wooden donkey saddles - works of art!

A traditional Greek saddle, made of wood and beautifully carved.  Are wooden saddles like this still made?  They are still in use, but the wood must rot or break, so none of the saddles can be that old.  The saddles are real works of art!



The donkey is just outside Katapola, on the island of Amorgos in the Cyclades.  In the background you can see Xilokeratidi.