Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster gold and silver Japanese and dating from the

Japanese and dating from the 20s or 30s

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

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

Shiny little beads woven in give sparkle to the eyes of the creatures

this antique oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster gold and silver Japanese and dating from theIn 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,