Queen Mother comb
Bini O Edo (Benin) · Nigeria
Reference: RGL-1
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- Material
- Bronze
Prestigious comb representing a queen mother of Benin. These combs besides holding the hair were a way to show the range of its carrier. They were…
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Prestigious comb representing a queen mother of Benin. These combs besides holding the hair were a way to show the range of its carrier. They were used both in recreational activities and in religious or funeral festivities. Used by notable women.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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