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Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, Ghana

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Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, Ghana

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Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, mid 20th century, the rectangular top with a carved scene depicting women using a mortar and pestle under an undulating banner, above a rectangular plaque incised with animals, surmounting 21 tines, 16.5"h x 5.5"w.

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Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, Ghana

Name: Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, Ghana
SKU: 100254338
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $250 - $400

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