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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Ashanti wooden comb from Ghana, 1 item, dimensions 14 cm high by 6 cm wide by 1 cm deep, sold with stand, provenance Majestic Gallery, Paris.

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Description from the seller

Combs were ordered from carvers and given as gifts by admirers to women, or by a husband to his wife, often to mark special events, including at the initial marriage and wedding ceremony. They were used both as personal ornaments (Ashanti women often had high hairstyles that could have supported such a comb), and for utilitarian purposes. But many combs were kept by families for memento reasons because they were usually given as gifts.

Provenance: Majestic Gallery, Paris

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Combs were ordered from carvers and given as gifts by admirers to women, or by a husband to his wife, often to mark special events, including at the initial marriage and wedding ceremony. They were used both as personal ornaments (Ashanti women often had high hairstyles that could have supported such a comb), and for utilitarian purposes. But many combs were kept by families for memento reasons because they were usually given as gifts.

Provenance: Majestic Gallery, Paris

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
14 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
1 cm
SpainVerified
271
Objects sold
100%
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