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Hand carved marriage comb with a setting couple holding hands . High relief geometric white design, open work with a heart in the center. Displayed inside a white frame over black background. Vintage 40 to 60 years old. Given as a wedding gift to the Akan speaking women of Ghana include the Anyu, Baule and Fante. Wooden hair combs are used for combing hair and/or decoration and adornment. Also combs are obtained as gifts from admirers. Combs are considered a prestigious object. Depending on a woman's wealth or beauty she might own three or four.measures:.... 7"In. Wide ... 1.5" In.Deep....15" In. High.
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African Ashanti Ghana Marriage Comb Framed 15"In. High
Estimate $100 - $200
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