Hemba Wedding Comb
Hemba Wedding Comb
A figurine sits atop a wooden comb with long teeth
In Hemba tribal art, utilitarian objects such as combs are often elevated to the status of masterpieces through the addition, at their tops, of finely carved ancestral or ceremonial figures
The crouching posture, with hands resting on the cheeks, reflects a traditional aesthetic of introspection, dignity, or stylized physical features characteristic of the Hemba people
The central section connecting the figurine to the comb’s teeth features delicate geometric patterns incised with cross-hatching, characteristic of prestigious Central African sculptures
Mounted on a custom-made base
Comb: 10 cm wide, 4 cm deep, and 27 cm tall
Base: 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep, and 3.5 cm tall
Total height: 33 cm
Tribal art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A figurine sits atop a wooden comb with long teeth
In Hemba tribal art, utilitarian objects such as combs are often elevated to the status of masterpieces through the addition, at their tops, of finely carved ancestral or ceremonial figures
The crouching posture, with hands resting on the cheeks, reflects a traditional aesthetic of introspection, dignity, or stylized physical features characteristic of the Hemba people
The central section connecting the figurine to the comb’s teeth features delicate geometric patterns incised with cross-hatching, characteristic of prestigious Central African sculptures
Mounted on a custom-made base
Comb: 10 cm wide, 4 cm deep, and 27 cm tall
Base: 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep, and 3.5 cm tall
Total height: 33 cm
Tribal art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 10 cm
Height: 33 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Reference (ID): 1825762
Availability: In stock
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