SKU: 141188
Songye Kifwebe Figural Comb Congo
Height: 9.0
Width: 4.0
Depth: 1.0
Width: 4.0
Depth: 1.0
$75.00
Description
A delicately carved comb with a figure standing as the handle. Figural combs of this kind are common among people of central and West Africa. They are embellished with figures, heads, and other motifs borrowed from local sculpture, textile and wickerwork.
Approximate Age: Mid-20th Century
People: Songye
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Condition
Damage/Repair: Crack through top of bristle
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.