Lot 0120B

20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)

Similar Sale History

Sold

Ashanti African Carved Wood Tribal Comb, Ghana: Ca. 20thC. African Ashanti tribal comb, head framed by circular opening; Ashanti people, Ghana. Very good, with minor age-appropriate wear, small chip top right of figural head that may or may not be

2023Ashanti African Carved Wood Tribal Comb, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, Ghana: 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 rectangul

2021Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

PR. 17 TH C. / 18TH C.FIGURAL ITALIAN CABINETS: PR. 17TH C. / 18TH C. FIGURAL CARVED WOOD ITALIAN CABINETS 33"H 26"W 17"D

2015PR. 17 TH C. / 18TH C.FIGURAL ITALIAN CABINETSSee Sold Price

Sold

(3) African wood headrests w/ carved figural comb: (3) African wood headrests w/ carved figural comb, 20th c., Ethiopia, dark patina carved wood, two female rests and a two section male rest with painted icon diptych, 7.7"h x 7"w x 3"w (largest), with

2019(3) African wood headrests w/ carved figural combSee Sold Price

Sold

2 African Ashanti Headrests, Ghana, Early 20th C.: 2 African Ashanti Headrests, Ghana, Early 20th C. Carved wood with rich patina. Size: 6.75" x 8.5" x 3.75", 17 x 22 x 10 cm (largest).

20242 African Ashanti Headrests, Ghana, Early 20th C.See Sold Price

Sold

African Ashanti Stool, Ghana, Mid 20th C.: African Ashanti Stool, Ghana. Carved wood. Provenance: Private collection New York,Purchased Doyle Auctions, New York, 2004/5. Size: 12'' x 23'' x 14'' (30 x 58 x 36 cm).

2023African Ashanti Stool, Ghana, Mid 20th C.See Sold Price

Sold

African Ashante Figural Eagle and Tortoise Stool: African Ashante Figural Eagle and Tortoise Stool. Ashanti, Asante, Ghana. Carved wood. Size: 13.5" H x 17.5" W x 8" D

2019African Ashante Figural Eagle and Tortoise StoolSee Sold Price

Sold

African Ashanti Akua'ba Doll, Ghana, Early 20th C.: African Ashanti Akua'ba Doll, Ghana, Early 20th c. Carved wood, rich patina. On stand. Size: 7.5'' x 2'' x 1'' (19 x 5 x 3 cm); Height on stand: 11'' (28 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, So

2021African Ashanti Akua'ba Doll, Ghana, Early 20th C.See Sold Price

Sold

Ashanti akua'ba fertility doll: Ashanti akua'ba fertility doll, 19th/20th c., Ghana, carved wood, strung beads, later enameled steel stand, accompanied by gallery letter of authentication dated 1966, 15"h x 6"w Provenance: Furman Ga

2018Ashanti akua'ba fertility dollSee Sold Price

Sold

African Ashanti Animal Wood Stool, Ghana: Carved Wood Stool with pedestal animal figural. Ghana Folk Art Ashanti / Asante Stool. Upcyle as a planter pedestal, Book end, or to display an art sculpture. Some scratches to wood. 9.25 in. L, 5.75

2023African Ashanti Animal Wood Stool, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

African Lion Ashanti Wood Stool, Ghana: Carved Wood Stool with pedestal lion figural. Ghana Folk Art Ashanti Stool. Upcyle as a planter pedestal, Book end, or to display an art sculpture. Some scratches to wood. 9.25 in. L, 5.75 in. W, 8.75

2023African Lion Ashanti Wood Stool, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

African Ashanti Tasmanian Devil Wood Stool, Ghana: Carved Wood Stool with pedestal Tasmanian devils figural. Ghana Folk Art Ashanti / Asante Stool. Upcyle as a planter pedestal, Book end, or to display an art sculpture. Some scratches to wood. 9.25 in

2023African Ashanti Tasmanian Devil Wood Stool, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

EARLY 20th c CARVED ASHANTI FERTILITY DOLL: Early 20th Century Ashanti Ghana Fertility Doll. Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs who believed it to bring pregnancy and a healthy childbi

2023EARLY 20th c CARVED ASHANTI FERTILITY DOLLSee Sold Price

Sold

African Ashanti's Orator's Staff, Ghana: African Ashanti's Orator's Staff, Ghana. 20th C. Rope-carved staff surmounted by a finial with bird and lion cub. Wood and pigment. On stand. Size: 63'' x 6'' x 9'' (160 x 15 x 23 cm). Property from t

2022African Ashanti's Orator's Staff, GhanaSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Asante African Carved Wooden Fertility Idol: **Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti, Achanti) people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A painted, dark wood example of a disk-headed akua ba (akuaba) figure. The figure stands on

201820th C. Asante African Carved Wooden Fertility IdolSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Asante African Carved Wooden Fertility Idol: **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti, Achanti) people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A painted, dark wood example of a disk-headed akua ba (akuaba) figure. The figure stands on a c

201820th C. Asante African Carved Wooden Fertility IdolSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

AN AFRICAN FIGURAL "BEAUTY" COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY: AN AFRICAN FIGURAL "BEAUTY" COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, with a distinct disc face, and elongated neck, in a prayerful posture over quatrefoil and geometric incised decoration.

4 days LeftAN AFRICAN FIGURAL "BEAUTY" COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY

$100

AN AFRICAN HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY: AN AFRICAN HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, a spirit figure guards a dwelling with a central lizard carved in relief within incised geometric decoration throughout. Height: 17

4 days LeftAN AFRICAN HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY

$100

AN AFRICAN "BEAUTY" HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY: AN AFRICAN "BEAUTY" HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY, ebonized carved wood, the figure with a stylized disc face and dual cresting, elaborate hairstyle, elongated long neck, and textured gr

4 days LeftAN AFRICAN "BEAUTY" HAIR COMB, ASHANTI, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY

$100

18th C. Indian Polychrome Carved Wood Figural Sculpture: An Indian Polychromed Carved Wood Figural Sculpture Of A Couple. North India, Circa 18th Century.24"X15"X15" (60X38x38cm)

4 days Left18th C. Indian Polychrome Carved Wood Figural Sculpture

$500

African Ashanti Ghana Akuaba Fertility Doll: African Ashanti, Ghana, Akuaba Fertility Doll. Carved Wood. It measures 13 1/4 inches high and 5 inches widest. Weight: 8 oz. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves

Jun 16, 2024African Ashanti Ghana Akuaba Fertility Doll

$30

African Ashanti Ghana Marriage Comb Framed 15"In. High: 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

3 days LeftAfrican Ashanti Ghana Marriage Comb Framed 15"In. High

$80

$70217&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Pipe c&period; 1890 carved : A Northwest Coast Figural Pipe c&period; 1890 carved wood, brass, metal stand Provenance&colon; Property of a Midwestern Collector Height&colon; 5 &frac34&semi; inches HID03101062020 &$

8 hrs Left70217&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Pipe c&period; 1890 carved

$750

70210&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875 : A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875 carved wood, iron, twisted cotton cord, custom metal stand Provenance&colon; Property of a Midwestern Collector Height&colon; 9

8 hrs Left70210&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875

$500

A group of African Tribal metal objects: A group of African Tribal metal objects comprising a figural Fon model of a hunter, Ashanti gold weights, anklets, bracelets, hairpins, boxes, bowls, tools, a metal mask on wood stand and other figura

Jun 12, 2024A group of African Tribal metal objects

$140

Figural Lobi Tripod Stool, Burkina Faso - Africa. C. Early - Mid-20th Century. A carved wood stool: Figural Lobi Tripod Stool, Burkina Faso - Africa. C. Early - Mid-20th Century. A carved wood stool or headrest with a figural head and phallic leg. 8" h x 22" l x 4 1/4" d.

Jun 11, 2024Figural Lobi Tripod Stool, Burkina Faso - Africa. C. Early - Mid-20th Century. A carved wood stool

$200

AN AFRICAN "AKUABA" FERTILITY FIGURE OF MOTHER AND CHILD, ASHANTI, AKAN PEOPLE, GHANA, MID 20TH: AN AFRICAN "AKUABA" FERTILITY FIGURE OF MOTHER AND CHILD, ASHANTI, AKAN PEOPLE, GHANA, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved and stained wood with a disc form head, she holds a feeding child as she sits, the rever

4 days LeftAN AFRICAN "AKUABA" FERTILITY FIGURE OF MOTHER AND CHILD, ASHANTI, AKAN PEOPLE, GHANA, MID 20TH

$100

19th C. French Empire Daybed: DESCRIPTION: 19th Century French Empire carved wood daybed with scrolled form, featuring dore bronze fittings, depicting figural, floral, and bull details. Completed with original upholstery. Provenan

2 days Left19th C. French Empire Daybed

$125

African Hand-Carved Wood Mask: African Hand-Carved Wood Mask, possibly Kumu Kisangani Kimo, Democratic Republic of Congo. 15" H x 9.5" W x 5" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: African Art, Figural, Sculpture, Tri

Jun 18, 2024African Hand-Carved Wood Mask

$50

Mixed lot, including cowrie shell ink bottle: Mixed lot, including cowrie shell ink bottle, French cloisonne footed bowl (2-3/4" h), spiral courting candle on replaced base, (2) round wood boxes (2" dia x 1-5/8" h), pantry box base (5-1/2" dia x

7 hrs LeftMixed lot, including cowrie shell ink bottle

$40

Egyptian Wood Panel with Hieroglyphs for Padi-Wsir: Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Foot panel from a cedarwood sarcophagus with carved socket to the inner face to accept the feet and mortices for attaching to sides; the outer face in low relief, a figural s

4 hrs LeftEgyptian Wood Panel with Hieroglyphs for Padi-Wsir

£1,800

(2 Pc) Florenza Blackamoor Figural Pens: DESCRIPTION: Florenza blackamoor figural pins featuring decorative bead accents and filigree designs and finished with a wood carved figural bust. Marked "Florenza" on verso of each bust. CIRCA: 20th

Jun 20, 2024(2 Pc) Florenza Blackamoor Figural Pens

$25

20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)

Item Details

Description

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti (Asante) people, ca. 20th century CE. A striking hair ornament, a hand-carved wooden comb with a handle in the form of a disc-shaped head that rises on a slender neck and then broadens into a square that is decorated with light crosshatching on its surface. The crosshatching forms a heart surrounded by two animals on the front side of the comb. Seven thick, long teeth protrude from the bottom of the square. African combs decorated with elaborate handles are a tradition in Africa that dates back as far as the tombs of ancient Egypt. In Ghana, combs have been excavated at Dawu that date to the 17th century CE; European accounts from around this time period also describe Ghanaian people, especially women, wearing them in their hair. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2.4" W x 9.05" H (6.1 cm x 23 cm); height on stand: 10" (25.4 cm)

Provenance: private Joseph Ronar collection, Montreal, Canada

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#124610

Condition

All but two teeth have small losses at end. Patina from age and handling. Excellent detail.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)

Name: 20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)
SKU: 54381825
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $400

Sell a Similar Item

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,319 Reviews

7,965 Followers