Chokwe / Lwena ceremonial comb - DR Congo / Angola - first h - Lot 155

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200 - 400 EUR
Chokwe / Lwena ceremonial comb - DR Congo / Angola - first h - Lot 155
Chokwe / Lwena ceremonial comb - DR Congo / Angola - first half 20th century Carved wooden comb with long, fine teeth, surmounted by a stylized anthropomorphic figure. The head features a face with schematic features, almond-shaped eyes and an incised mouth, topped with a high conical headdress decorated with vertical striations. The central part of the comb consists of a rectangular panel decorated with incised geometric motifs arranged in diagonal and parallel registers. This type of comb is attributed to the Chokwe or Lwena populations and served both as a utilitarian object and a personal ornament, often worn as part of the hairstyle. Wood with worn patina. Details : Height : 22.5 cm - Width : 6.5 cm - Weight : 45 g.
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