WHAT IS IT? LARGE COMB? AFRO PICK? w/2 TRIBESMEN SITTING ACROSS BENCH ON TOP?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    OK, I've seen this before - but not so large - and know it's suppose to be a African tribal piece, but I'm guessing it's for tourists?
    My question is - what is it? Is/was there a real tribal piece of art like this & if so what was its purpose? Maybe 2 tribal leaders discussing terms? (no idea; just a wild guess)
    Thanks

    AA ART STATUE AFRICAN COMB LARGE 1AA.JPG AA ART STATUE AFRICAN COMB LARGE 2AA.JPG
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    what she said......& I wouldn't give it 20 years of age...
     
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  4. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks
     
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  5. 2manybooks

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    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    googling "Ashanti comb", several others turned up with the same style - red tines, yellow patterns on the bar, black figures, etc., which makes me think these are being produced by some artist or workshop for sale.
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Journey, your title says two tribesmen, but the one on the right is a girl.;)
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    easy there.......could be trans-gender...?? :jawdrop::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ok, girl/3rd gender.:)
     
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