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ASHANTI KAM, a tropical-wood hair comb with long wide teeth for detangling thick hair, decorated and sculpted, dating from around 1970 and part of a West African art family collection; dimensions 30 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 8.2 cm deep; weight 38 g; provenance Privécollectie; condition In good condition.
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Ashanti comb
The comb is made of tropical wood. It has long, wide teeth to detangle and style thick hair. This comb is probably also used as a decorative hair element. It is adorned and artistically formed.
The comb is part of a family collection of African art, mainly from West Africa, in which it was acquired around 1970.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Weight: 138 g
Such combs are made of wood and have long, wide teeth to detangle and style thick hair. Besides being a tool for hair care, these combs serve as symbols of status, identity and group membership.
The handles are decorated with woodcarving that depicts natural motifs, spiritual beliefs, or everyday scenes.
Historically, such combs were used to reflect the social status or the life path of the owner.
Ashanti comb
The comb is made of tropical wood. It has long, wide teeth to detangle and style thick hair. This comb is probably also used as a decorative hair element. It is adorned and artistically formed.
The comb is part of a family collection of African art, mainly from West Africa, in which it was acquired around 1970.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Weight: 138 g
Such combs are made of wood and have long, wide teeth to detangle and style thick hair. Besides being a tool for hair care, these combs serve as symbols of status, identity and group membership.
The handles are decorated with woodcarving that depicts natural motifs, spiritual beliefs, or everyday scenes.
Historically, such combs were used to reflect the social status or the life path of the owner.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Asante
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Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
ASHANTI KAM
Height
30 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
8.2 cm
Weight
38 g
Provenance
Private collection
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