Comb - Teak - Balinese hair adornment
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Antique Balinese hair comb ornament with stand, made of bamboo, copper and teak wood, dating from 1900–1910, measuring 37 cm high, 17 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in good used condition with patina.
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A beautiful antique Balinese comb/hair ornament on a stand
Large Balinese comb with 23 spread-out teeth made of split bamboo.
The shaft is made of two thin slabs of wood and on both sides features a finely carved stylized lotus motif (padma).
The shaft is held together by fine copper wire,
A braided copper wire is woven around the upper edge of the exposed teeth and tight spirals of thicker copper wire adorn the sides.
The striking shape of the comb reflects the typical Balinese representation of the Goddess of wet rice cultivation, Dewi Sri.
A form known as 'cili' and notable for its broad spreading headpiece.
The comb was mainly used on Bali as a hair ornament.
Dating: early 20th century or earlier.
Nice condition with a fine patina and signs of age and use.
Is mounted on a sturdy, handsome teak base.
Dimensions of the comb without the stand approximately 27 x 17 x 1 cm.
The comb is, among others, depicted in Cruse, 'The Comb: its History and Development', 2007, p.118.
Sometimes the comb is attributed to the Batak people, Sumatra, as for example in Cutsem, 'A World of Head Ornaments', 2005, p.280.
Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail with insurance.
A beautiful antique Balinese comb/hair ornament on a stand
Large Balinese comb with 23 spread-out teeth made of split bamboo.
The shaft is made of two thin slabs of wood and on both sides features a finely carved stylized lotus motif (padma).
The shaft is held together by fine copper wire,
A braided copper wire is woven around the upper edge of the exposed teeth and tight spirals of thicker copper wire adorn the sides.
The striking shape of the comb reflects the typical Balinese representation of the Goddess of wet rice cultivation, Dewi Sri.
A form known as 'cili' and notable for its broad spreading headpiece.
The comb was mainly used on Bali as a hair ornament.
Dating: early 20th century or earlier.
Nice condition with a fine patina and signs of age and use.
Is mounted on a sturdy, handsome teak base.
Dimensions of the comb without the stand approximately 27 x 17 x 1 cm.
The comb is, among others, depicted in Cruse, 'The Comb: its History and Development', 2007, p.118.
Sometimes the comb is attributed to the Batak people, Sumatra, as for example in Cutsem, 'A World of Head Ornaments', 2005, p.280.
Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail with insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Teak
Specific region of origin
Bali
Title additional information
Balinese hair adornment
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Bamboo, Copper, Wood
Indigenous object name
ornamental hair comb
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
37 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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