Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster gold and silver and clearly took a great

and clearly took a great deal of time and care to make

There is some surface rusting consistent with age and use

which included a collection of several other Indonesian nutcrackers

I think it would be just the perfect thing to hang in a guest room

Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster gold and silver and clearly took a greatIn researching the origins of this carved wooden comb, I am struck by the incredible array of hair combs and hair ornaments that have been created from ancient to modern times, in all manner of styles and materials. This one made of what appears to be ebony, features long tapered teeth, bands of intricately carved pattern, and a terrifically proud rooster at the top. I would guess it was made in the mid 20th century and believe it was made in Benin,