Vintage African Wood Combs - Set of 3

Description

These wooden box hair combs are typically used by African women to comb the hair and are also worn as … more 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 three 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