Antique Afghani Carpet Weaving Comb

Description

Carpet tamper. Used for the manual tamping or beating down of carpet threads during the weaving process on a hand … more Carpet tamper. Used for the manual tamping or beating down of carpet threads during the weaving process on a hand loom. Heavy iron with a wood handle and knotted leather cord. 19th century, possibly older. Mazar al Sharif region, Afghanistan.

Acquired by Australia collector and dealer Bernard Heaphy in the 1980's on his first trip to Afghanistan. He rated this item as one of the oldest and best pieces he ever brought, and it was a part of his personal collection for several decades.

Measurements: length 26 cm (10.25"), width 6.5 cm (2.5"), height 10 cm (4") less