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ORIGINAL AFRICA PRESTIGE COMB HANDMADE 7-TEETH ABSTRACT FACE FIGURE UTILITARIAN
$ 95.04
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TRADITIONAL HAND CARVED WOOD COMB PRESTIGE ADORNMENT HAIR JEWELRY Type of Object: WOODEN COMB Ethnic Group: SENUFO/ SENUFU Country of Origin: COTE I'VOIRE Materials: WOOD Approximate Age: 50+ years Dimensions: 8.0" by 2.5" by 0.25" Weight: 42.0 g; 0.10 lbs; 1.5 oz Overall Condition: Used, Good (Chipped, dented teeth) This comb shows a face carving with a thick nice dark brown patina. The wearing of an elaborate comb such as this one, is a sign of prestige for it demonstrates that the woman doesn't carry cargo on her head. Combs are among the oldest tools found by archaeologists.Shipping & Handling Detail: US Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. International Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
All of the individual items in our Ebay store are from my personal collection. These are objects acquired from more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York. It has culminated in the creation of Ethnix Tribal Arts gallery in New York City and our online EBAY store. Each item has been selected for its individual merit such as the quality of workmanship, construction, age, and authenticity.