Description:

Oceania, Polynesia, Western Samoa, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful hair comb, skillfully hand-carved hardwood in a rich hue of mocha to present a fishtail form handle and 30 lengthy, slender teeth extending from a rectangular shaft. Intricately incised with abstract decoration on both sides, the handle features a zigzag border at the top as well as a pair of horizontal zigzag striations at the mid-section, while the shaft boasts a rectangular design with zigzag peripheries. Size: 3.3" W x 6.1" H (8.4 cm x 15.5 cm); 8.8" H (22.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010

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#168537

  • Condition: Losses to tips of 2 teeth. Expected nicks, abrasions, and scratches, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina.

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