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Description
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: 38 grams
- Dimensions: 8 x 1.3 x 15.5 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
- Damage: One piece missing
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