Comb - Wood, Bone - Crocodiles

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Amy Wassing
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Estimate  € 120 - € 180
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Mid 20th-century Tanimbar ceremonial comb made of wood and whale bone, canoe-shaped with ten carved whale bone panels depicting crocodiles and foliage, measuring 25.8 cm high, 11.6 cm wide, 2 cm deep and weighing 160 g, in good condition with signs of aging, originating from the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia, sold without a stand.

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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.

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.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
160 g
Specific region of origin
Tanimbar Islands (Maluku Islands)
Title additional information
Crocodiles
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Bone, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25.8 cm
Width
11.6 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
1835
Objects sold
100%
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