Admrialty Islands, Papua New Guinea

A beautiful old Admiralty Islands hair comb. Finely cut bamboo teeth bound together; the upper handle section being covered in paste made from Parinarium nuts, coloured using vegetal dyes. The two cross struts are bound to the teeth using bark fibre. Usually worn by men. In excellent condition.

Height: 24 cm or 9.5 inches.
Price: SOLD