Tribal Comb

Nicely carved wood Akan comb with long neck, Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th century, 8" high on custom base. Wonderful geometric design on body of comb front and back. One tine b...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century tribal oceanic comb (helu) from tonga Coconut palm leaf, plant fibre, fine wire, glass beads Combs like this were indicative of rank and...

Early to mid-20th century mounted bamboo Comb Papua New Guinea Beautifully incised comb from the Huon Peninsula area in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Kaolin has been rubbed ...

This traditional tribal comb would've been worn for celebratory occasions by Yao woman.

Early 20th century tribal horn comb, Timor Island, Indonesia This five-pronged carved horn comb is notable for its large size and has a smooth patina from age and use. ...

A vintage Indonesian hair comb, hand-carved in bone, Mid 20th Century, circa 1950.

A vintage Indonesian hair comb, hand-carved in bone, Mid 20th Century, circa 1950.

A vintage Indonesian hair comb, hand-carved in bone, Mid 20th Century, circa 1950.

A vintage Indonesian hair comb, hand-carved in bone, Mid 20th Century, circa 1950.

This beautifully carved wooden hair comb, inlaid with bone is from Tanimbar, which forms part of the spice islands in the Maluku province of Indonesia. It is mounted on a black paint...

Set of four African Tribal combs with very fine wire-work, Congo, early 20th century each on a custom metal Stand so you can arrange as you wish.

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century tribal African wood comb from the Baule, Cote d'Ivoire A charming comb in the shape of a large beast of burden comes mounted on a custom...

This antique comb is made in the Makonde hand carved tradition and is seen in the culture more as a gift then a functioning comb. It comes from the Bantu tribe in the region of Zimba...

Offered by Zena Kruzick 20th century feathered bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea A graceful feather tops this head comb, which was worn as adornment in Papua New Guinea. ...

A collection of six carved 'Yoruba' hardwood combs. The Yoruba People are an ethnic group of Southwestern and North central Nigeria as well as Southern and Central Benin known as th...

Large antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal headdress wedding comb Oriental Asian art A stunning rare museum quality example of an old wedding comb headdress from the Sumba Island, Indo...

A magnificent hair ornament or comb from the Akan Ashanti (var. Asante) people of Ghana. Most likely created in the mid-20th century, prior to 1970. Carved from hardwood covered with...

A late 19th-early 20th century Indonesian carved wood and bone Moluccas comb, mounted on a contemporary stand.

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal from the Luba people of Congo, carved wood in the form of an open box with large projecting head coming forward fr...

19th Century Wood Hay Rake

This is a very rare early 20th century sword from the Gbaya people of Congo. An impressive example of metalwork in the form of a Cockerel demostrating the owners status and masculini...

Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...

Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...

A Papua New Guinea hand carved ebony lime spatula covered with continuous swirl designs etched on the open handle and shaft, with some traces of lime still present. Mounted on a cust...

This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and hand-carved. It seems that the user at that time made a hole in order to drain the wa...

This tool stands as a silent testament to decades upon decades of back-breaking labor and thrift. Handcrafted, and likely used for pitching hay, it was endlessly stressed under immen...