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Zawadi
Ashanti comb

2023

About the Item

Ashanti ceremonial comb, from the Ashanti tribe (Ghana, West Africa). Cast in solid aluminum and hand-worked with ostrich eggshells sourced from sustainable hatcheries in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. The Ashanti are the dominant ethnic group of a powerful 19th century empire in Western Africa and are today one of Ghana’s leading ethnic groups. Combs were given to women to mark special events, such as coming-of-age, marriage, or giving birth. African wall art. Afrocentric design
  • Creator:
    Zawadi (1954, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Knysna, ZA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ALCOMB11stDibs: LU2526212416522

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