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Description
This Ashanti comb represents a female head. Wooden carved combs were worn by the Ashanti (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 more combs depending on her wealth, status or beauty.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
Specifications
- 20th century
- Origin: Ghana, Africa
- Moderate condition
- Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante
- Materials: Wood
- Weight: 57 grams
- Dimensions: 7 x 20 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
- Damage: Wear and tear
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