Three combs in stylized anthropomorphic shape
Ghana, Fante
sold
EUR 300
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of black paint in some places, a) h: 19,5 cm, 6 teeth, handle with grooves and geometrical decor, fine carved head, neck with rings, slightly dam., abrasion; b) h: 18 cm, originally 6 teeth, just one half of the handle with incised decor, dam. (right side of the head), missing parts (one tooth, tooth tips); c) comb of the Akan, Ghana, h: 18 cm, 6 teeth, handle with linear decor, dam. (teeth)