Colono Comb
An engaging comb depicting a colono wearing a suit, hat and tie, something extraordinarily rare in Côte d’Ivoire given the heat.
PNS-29
Regalia
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Royalties are the material symbols representative of the head's authority. They are the main symbols of power and dignity and can only be carried and possessed by those who wield power. Ceremony swords, flyflies, scepters and command sticks are part of the royalties. Only kings can carry scepters and batons of command. The scepter is, par excellence, the symbol of royal power, to such an extent that even in the absence of the king honors and pleitesy. They are usually delicately sculpted and richly decorated, whether made of wood, bronze or covered with gold foil as in the country. Akan.
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Dance Baston Oshe Shango
It is a cane or axe of ceremony used during worship to the god of Thunder Shango, fourth Yoruba king who was…
BST-34
Baston Ritual
Ethnic dignitary ceremony baton Kulango, located in the northwest of Ivory Coast.
BST-2
Pipe
When the bowls are decorated they reproduce in symbolic language the fundamental concepts of the tribe.
PIP-1
Pipe
Pipe made of light wood, like most mangbetu objects.
PIP-2
Anthropomorphic pipe
The pipe is a prestigious object, essentially masculine, that indicates the rank of its owner.
PIP-4
Scary.
The flycar is a symbol of power or prestige. They are used by kings and notables.
ESP-1
Pipe
The pipe is a prestigious object, essentially masculine, that indicates the rank of its owner.
PIP-5
Pipe
Pipe whose fired-clay bowl represents the head of a Tikar figure.
PIP-6
Comb
Comb from the Bafusam region, made of hippopotamus bone. They are ornament combs, of prestige rather than of use.
PNS-1
Comb
Comb with carved motifs characteristic of the Akan group. Age patina.
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Comb
Comb with motifs characteristic of the Akan group. Age patina.
PNS-7
Comb
AKAN COMB FOR USE, WITH TRIBAL MOTIFS CARVED ON BOTH SIDES. BEAUTIFUL BROWN PATINA FROM USE.
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Maternity comb
The comb in Africa is a sign of distinction and the range of its carrier, because in fact, the comb prevents carrying…
PNS-9
Goli Comb
Comb carved in one piece, with a handle representing a Goli mask.
PNS-10
Woman
Eight-toothed comb whose handle represents a woman with developing breasts and her hands on her belly.
PNS-11
Janus Head
The comb handle is topped with a Janus-like double head. Patina from use.
PNS-12
Man Stacking
This comb is topped with a man piling up grain in a mortar. Object carved in a single piece.
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Woman’s Head
Eight-toothed comb whose handle represents a woman’s head, with a red necklace around her neck.
PNS-14
Man With Son
The handle depicts a crudely made man with his son. Light-coloured wood.
PNS-15
Queen’s Head
PRESTIGE COMB WITH THE EFFIGY OF A QUEEN MOTHER.
PNS-16
Queen’s Head
Prestige comb featuring the head of a queen mother. Old solder repair on one tooth.
PNS-17
Comb
Comb carved on both sides with motifs typical of the Akan group.
PNS-18
Comb
Comb carved on both sides with geometric drawings of the ethnic group.
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