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Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

$1,200

£905.74

€1,038

CA$1,674.91

A$1,824.66

CHF 963.61

MX$21,904.61

NOK 12,277.51

SEK 11,221.18

DKK 7,753.75

About the Item

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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