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Royal Comb
Seram, Maluku
Made of organic shell, this elegant variegated hair comb from the Tanimbarese Tribe is beautifully carved. Utilizing the natural shape of the shell, the curvature of the comb is especially beautiful. The top portion is distinctly decorated with a carved male ancestor figure dressed in ceremonial attire with a delicate open form of a tall distinctive crown. The Tanimbarese archaic styles of striking spirals on the middle portion is very intricate.
The overall quality and size of the piece, it's fine attention to detail, along with its early collection date suggest this could be a late 19th century example. Comes custom mounted.
This comb stands 8 inches tall by 7.25 inches in length. Height on mounted stand 12.5 inches
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