Yaka anthropomorphic comb - DR Congo - first half of the 20t - Lot 49

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Yaka anthropomorphic comb - DR Congo - first half of the 20t - Lot 49
Yaka anthropomorphic comb - DR Congo - first half of the 20th century Carved wooden comb topped by a stylized head with half-closed eyes in relief, straight nose and incised mouth. A small hole is visible at the top of the head for hanging. The face features linear scarification marks on the cheeks. The central part is adorned with a rectangular panel decorated with an incised squared pattern above long, tapered teeth carved from the same piece of wood. Combs of this type are associated with the Yaka populations of southwestern DR Congo, and were used for hairstyling as well as being worn as hair ornaments. Patina of use. Details : Height : 14.5 cm - Width : 3.5 cm - Weight : 15 g.
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