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Rare Antique Sumba Comb

$1,800
£1,384.62
€1,657.38
CA$2,618.13
A$2,684.45
CHF 1,529.50
MX$34,170.78
NOK 17,568.64
SEK 18,330.42
DKK 12,389.24

About the Item

Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These two are hand made from polished metal with stunning patina. Rare. C 19th Century. After they have been carved and polished, they are curved horizontally to a semi-circle. Animal motifs shown here also appear in textile designs of hinggi, which are prized cloths worn Sumbanese male elite. These could also be installed on a wall as a sconce. The price reflects one. We have a pair. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 35TT1stDibs: LU1080628431592

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