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A Finely Carved Hardwood African Tribal Comb from the Ashanti People of Ghana
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Finely Carved Hardwood African Tribal Comb from the Ashanti People of Ghana

1900 - 1920
Description

A finely carved hardwood African tribal comb from the Ashanti people of Ghana, carved with five spiked teeth surmounted by a female figure with incised ornamentation. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Ashanti Carved Wooden Comb to the 1900s.

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SA692535
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Description
A finely carved hardwood African tribal comb from the Ashanti people of Ghana, carved with five spiked teeth surmounted by a female figure with incised ornamentation. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Ashanti Carved Wooden Comb to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA692535
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines.

A Finely Carved Hardwood African Tribal Comb from the Ashanti People of Ghana

Archive II A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines. View II
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Archive VI A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines. View VII
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A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines.
A finely carved hardwood African tribal comb from the Ashanti people of Ghana
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A carved dark hardwood West African comb featuring a stylized female form above five long tines.
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FAQs

Ashanti wooden combs from Ghana serve as functional hair grooming tools and symbolic objects, traditionally gifted to mark significant life passages, express affection, or signify social status.

These combs are hand-carved from single blocks of dense indigenous hardwood, often finished with natural oil, stain, or pigment to protect the timber and emphasize incised decorative detailing.

Authentic pieces demonstrate natural surface wear, hand-carved tool marks, smoothed patina from handling, and regional design features such as stylized facial proportions or symbolic geometric incising.

Mounting the comb on a bespoke metal stand allows it to be displayed as a standalone sculptural artefact on a bookshelf, side table, or within a curio display case.

Dust the carving gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or moisture, and occasionally nourish the timber with a tiny application of clear natural beeswax.
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