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Old carved wooden comb from the Chokwe/Lwena tribe , early 1900

$898.05
£663.85
€750
CA$1,221.41
A$1,368.58
CHF 712.40
MX$16,742.47
NOK 9,042.57
SEK 8,540.60
DKK 5,710.88
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About the Item

A genuine comb from the early 1900 from the Chokwe/Lwena tribe DR Congo and Angola Rich tribal aged patina Professional mounted on a custom made metal base (included in the sale) Heigth from the comb 18 cm, total with base 20.2 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361244866352

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