Comb - Bone - 透かし彫りのモチーフ

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Selected by Surya Rutten

A Tanimbar tribal carved bone comb Tanimbar Islands, Maluku region, Indonesia - 19th century Intricate comb crafted from whale bone and featuring highly detailed traditional Indonesian tribal openwork carvings with geometric and scroll-like motifs. Historically used as ceremonial headdress ornaments or status symbols rather than simple daily hair tools. Comes with metal stand. Height = 23 cm Weight = 62.6 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.

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Comb - Bone - 透かし彫りのモチーフ

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A Tanimbar tribal carved bone comb
Tanimbar Islands, Maluku region, Indonesia - 19th century

Intricate comb crafted from whale bone and featuring highly detailed traditional Indonesian tribal openwork carvings with geometric and scroll-like motifs.
Historically used as ceremonial headdress ornaments or status symbols rather than simple daily hair tools.

Comes with metal stand.

Height = 23 cm
Weight = 62.6 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.

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€ 135

No reserve price

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Selected by Surya Rutten

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