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Comb
unidentified Ivorian
Ivorian
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undated
Elaborately carved wooden combs are presented to Baule women by their male relatives or friends to commemorate important events, including puberty rites, weddings, and births. The imagery of the gift may refer to the closeness and warmth of a relationship. In the past, women removed the combs from their hair as a gesture of greeting and respect (Cole 1978: 58-51). -- Professor Christopher Roy, School of Art and Art History, University of Iowa
Guinea Coast Africa Côte d'Ivoire
Baule
Height: 10 1/4 inches Width: 4 1/16 inches Depth: 1 inches
Wood
The Stanley Collection
University of Iowa. Stanley Museum of Art
X1986_370
7/5/2007
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wood (plant material)
183425165
Worn in hair
Status
Prestige