Hair Comb
Ashante Culture, Ghana, Africa
Wood
Early 20th century
10 x 4.25 in. / 25 x 11 cm, height on stand: 11.5 in. / 29 cm
Ex. Joshua Dimondstein
Nicely composed with a traditional silhouette and avian imagery. The bird held by a hand is a depiction of an Ashanti proverb “One bird in your hand is better than 10 birds in the sky.” The valuation differs considerably from the Western version. Western influences are evident by the cross motif. Old repair on left side.
$850
