Akan Janiform comb - Ghana - first half of the 20th century - Lot 149

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Akan Janiform comb - Ghana - first half of the 20th century - Lot 149
Akan Janiform comb - Ghana - first half of the 20th century Carved wooden comb consisting of a rectangular plate topped by a stylized Janiform head extended by a row of long, fine, regular teeth. The two opposing faces feature elongated features with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose and discreet mouth, separated from the body of the comb by a short ringed collar. This type of comb is associated with the Akan populations of Ghana and could have been used for hairstyling, but also as a personal object worn in the hair or kept as a ceremonial item. Wood with light brown patina and traces of use. Registered in the AHDRC archives under number 0177328. Details : Height : 18.5 cm - Width : 5.3 cm - Weight : 40 g.
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