Details
- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Both combs have minor wood damage, irregularities and marks commensurate with their age. Both combs have minor wood damage, irregularities and marks commensurate with their age. less
- Description
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These wooden box hair combs are typically used by African women to comb the hair and are also worn as …
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These wooden box hair combs are typically used by African women to comb the hair and are also worn as adornment. Decorative combs may be obtained as gifts or presented to women at the time of marriage.
These three combs originate in Ghana and are vintage (circa 1950's). The two designs are rooster, simple crosshatching and plain.
All combs have minor wood damage, irregularities and marks. Please see the photos for details
Measurements: approximately 18 cm length (6.75") the hair less
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