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Description
This unique and beautiful comb has some very fine hand carved elephant and persons. 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 wealth, status or beauty.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
Specifications
- 20th century
- Origin: Ghana, Africa
- Good condition
- Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante
- Materials: Wood
- Weight: 169 grams
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 30.5 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
- Damage: Wear and tear
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