Comb

Reference : 101529

Comb

Ebony wood
Dimensions: Height: 24.5cm
Estimated time: 19th or early 20th century
Iles d’Entrecasteaux
Papua New Guinea Provenance:
– Collected by the Reverend John W. Dixon, then stationed on Dobu Island between 1923 and 1926, then on Fergusson Island from 1929 to 1941
– By descent from the Olive Dixon Collection
– Harry Beran Collection (HB 178)
– Marcia and John Friede. The Jolika collection.

Rye, New York

Literature:
H. Beran & F. Marcelin 2016. Art Massim, illustrated p.114

More details

This ornamental comb features a scroll motif with lime highlights on both sides.

Ebony combs are rare in the Massim region.
Their decoration is reminiscent of war clubs.
Unlike fan-shaped models, this one features parallel aligned teeth.

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