Three combs in stylized anthropomorphic shape
Ghana, Akan
not available anymore
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of black paint in some areas, a) h: 12 cm, 6 teeth, handle with incised ornaments, missing parts (three teeth); b) h: 16,5 cm, 6 teeth, handle with fine zigzag ornaments, dam. (points of the teeth); c) h: 17,5 cm, comb of the Fante, Ghana, originally 8 teeth (two missing), handle carved with female breasts, abrasion of paint, traces of old age