This beautiful comb originates from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Antique combs were used for styling the hair and were sometimes worn as decorative items when inserted and worn in both men’s and women’s hair. Elaborate and distinctive coiffures reveal social status, and hair combs were considered a luxury and many become treasured items that are passed down through the generations. This is undoubtedly an old bush collected item with a brown patina and shows good signs of usage.
- Material: wood
- Age: approximately 50-60 yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Condition: Very good
- SKU: LMCL-017
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Dimensions: 4.3 x 8.5 x 1 cm