Anthropomorphic comb with janiform head - Ivory Coast - firs - Lot 42

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Anthropomorphic comb with janiform head - Ivory Coast - firs - Lot 42
Anthropomorphic comb with janiform head - Ivory Coast - first half of the 20th century Carved wooden comb topped by a Janiform head with two opposing faces. The head is framed by two folded arms resting on the base of the comb, forming an openwork structure. The faces feature stylized features with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose and incised mouth, accompanied by engraved facial markings. The hairstyle is rendered by vertical incised bands. The base is adorned with a register of incised geometric motifs above long, tapering teeth. The whole is carved from a single piece of wood and shows a patina of use. Details : Height : 15.5 cm - Width : 6.5 cm - Weight : 45 g.
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