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Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

$1,200

£910.53

€1,041.11

CA$1,676.07

A$1,863.57

CHF 973.05

MX$22,684.15

NOK 12,415.72

SEK 11,632.93

DKK 7,770.01

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Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with a human head with a precise coiffure on an elongated neck for the handle. Followed by an abstract design for the body transitioning to the tines. The carved handle is soft from use and the times are worn down. Height on custom display stand: 6 in. / 15 cm.

Dimensions:

Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Other (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Angola

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: MOG 40561stDibs: LU1778221491112

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