African Comb, Ashanti Art #1600

20th century

Good condition

A nice comb representing a female. Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or…

Plywood Colorful Hand Made Sign #1656

20th century

Good condition

Ghanaians are masters of making art out of the ordinary and the colorful signs you see everywhere around Kumasi are case in point. Advertising everything from barbershops and beauty salons to chophous…

Hand Carved Ashanti Stool #86

Mid 20th century

Good condition

Asante stools are a well-known piece of art in the Akan culture and are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Every stool is connected to the owner’s soul and is only allowed to be used…

Wooden Akan Comb, West-Africa #1621

20th century

Excellent condition

This hand made comb has a female carved in the middle. Wooden carved combs are worn by the Ashanti (Akan) people from West-Africa. The combs can be given as a gift and are also presented at marri…

African Art, Wooden Akan Comb #1618

20th century

Moderate condition

Wooden carved combs are worn by the Ashanti (Akan) people from West-Africa. The combs can be given as a gift and are also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her w…