Ashanti Carved Wooden Comb 1

This decorative comb features parents holding their young child.  The piece is intricately carved and colored with natural dyes for contrast.  This is a vintage Hand Carved Ashanti wood comb from Ghana. Among the Ashanti, combs were given by men to fiances, wives and girl friends as an act of devotion and commitment. By keeping a woman's her hair well kept and coiffed, it demonstrates that she is wealthy and never needs to carry freight on her head. Thus the comb becomes a mark of prestige to its owner. This comb would be a lovely addition to your home or collection. Each Comb has a unique design.