Comb
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: PNS-32
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- Height
- 31 cm
- Material
- Wood
A six-pin comb that was brandished by the women, I baulé to hold their hair in religious and festive ceremonies. Topped with an elephant figure, symbol…
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Full original description
A six-pin comb that was brandished by the women, I baulé to hold their hair in religious and festive ceremonies. Topped with an elephant figure, symbol of Ivory Coast. He's missing a spike. Red patina, wood color, probably mahogany.
Further technical information
- Width
- 10 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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