Comb - Wood, Bone - Crocodiles

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Selected by Amy Wassing

A Tanimbar wood and whale bone ceremonial comb Tanimbar Islands, South Moluccas, Indonesia - Mid 20th century Traditional hardwood canoe shaped comb, inlaid with ten extensively carved plaques / panels of whale bone displaying crocodiles and foliage. Height = 25.8 cm Width = 11.6 cm Weight = 160 g In good condition. Normal traces of age and use. For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully. Insured shipping. Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.

No. 99898388

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Comb - Wood, Bone - Crocodiles

A Tanimbar wood and whale bone ceremonial comb
Tanimbar Islands, South Moluccas, Indonesia - Mid 20th century

Traditional hardwood canoe shaped comb, inlaid with ten extensively carved plaques / panels of whale bone displaying crocodiles and foliage.

Height = 25.8 cm
Width = 11.6 cm
Weight = 160 g

In good condition. Normal traces of age and use.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.

Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.

Final bid

€ 72

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Selected by Amy Wassing

Estimate € 120 - € 180

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