Peigne
Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé
Vendu
250 €
Provenance
Charles B. Davis, New Orleans, USA (coll. in situ, 1983)Günther & Ursula Hartmann, Berlin, Germany
Taille
H: 16,5 cm
H: 6.5 inch
Description
wood, seven tines, base
Beautiful specimen with elaborately carved handle plate showing three mask faces and fine geometric decor.
Combs of this quality were considered luxury objects and were handed down from generation to generation as valuable heirlooms.