Songye Kifwebe Figural Comb | Congo | African Art retailer 141797

retailer PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Type of Object - Comb
+ Country of Origin - Democratic Republic of Congo
+ People - Songye
+ Materials - Wood
+ Height (in) - 9
+ Width (in) - 4
+ Depth (in) - .5
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Additional Information:

A delicately carved comb with a figure standing as the handle. Figural combs of this kind are common among people of central and West Africa. They are embellished with figures, heads, and other motifs borrowed from local sculpture, textile and wickerwork.



Recommended Reading:

Dunja Hersak, 1985, SONGYE MASKS AND SCULPTURE FIGURES


SKU: 141797