Ashanti/Akan Ghana Comb #1158

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These wooden combs were worn by the Akan people from Ghana. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth, status or beauty.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures


Specifications

  • Origin: Ghana, Africa
  • Good condition
  • Ethnic group: Asante/Akan
  • Materials: Wood
  • Weight: 123 grams
  • Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 36 cm
  • Amount (in stock): 1


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