Magnifique peigne ancien, avant 1872
Ghana, Akan
Vendu
800 €
Provenance
Doctor Wright, Great Britain, collected in situ (1872)Taille
H: 17,3 cm
H: 6.8 inch
Description
wood, middle brown patina, 13 teeth, upper part of the handle in openwork design, incised ornamental decor on the front side, handwritten inscription on the backside: “Native Hair Comb - West Coast of Africa - “deena” - brought home by Doctor Wright - January 22 1872”, very good condition