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AFRICAN ORIGINAL HANCARVED WOOD PRESTIGE ACCESSORY HAIRPICK FIGURE 5-TEETH COMB

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Ghana
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Culture: African
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Used, patinated and stained. (some short teeth)
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD PRESTIGE HAIR
    TRADITIONAL COMB ACCESSORY ADORNMENT
    Type of Object: NATIVE COMB/ ACCESSORY
    Ethnic Group
    : BAULE
    Country of Origin
    : GHANA
    Materials
    : WOOD
    Approximate Age
    : 30+ years
    Dimensions
    : 5.0"; 2.25"; 0.2" OR 12.0 cm;5.5 cm; 0.25 cm
    Weight
    : 28.0 g; 0.06 lbs; 1.0oz
    Overall Condition: Used, some teeth are shor
    ter.
    This comb shows incredible carving with a thick nice dark brown patina. The wearing of an elaborate comb such as this one, is a sign of prestige for it demonstrates that the woman doesn't carry cargo on her head.
    Combs are among the oldest tools found by archaeologists. This comb came from an American collection purchased 20 years ago.
    Shipping & Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
    All of the individual items in our Ebay store are from my personal collection. These are objects acquired from more than 30 years of collecting both in the field and in New York. It has culminated in the creation of Ethnix Tribal Arts gallery in New York City and our online EBAY store.   Each item has been selected for its individual merit such as the quality of workmanship, construction, age and authenticity.