ANTIQUE TRIBAL COMB
Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

Tribal hair combs were an important adornment for many within the region. Generally, they are for decoration and not just for straightening hair. They have long been an item worn with other adornments. They could beautify and adorn the hair as part of everyday wear, or signal a wearer’s social status on a special occasion.


Size: 27.5 cm (length) 5.6 cm (width)


Weight: 15 grams