1803 Old Indonesian Comb

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Indonesian Comb made of bone

Artistically carved comb

'Heavy is the head that wears the crown' - the man has to support his crown / hairstyle with his hands :)

Note the arm bands, thigh bands and very typical earring and pendant worn.

Probably Dayak art.

Likely early-mid 1900s


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Museum Examples:

The British Museum




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