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Description
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
- Excellent condition
- Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante
- Materials: Wood
- Weight: 52 grams
- Dimensions: 7 x 21 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
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