- Baule comb with figure of ancestor (4)
- Africa
- Ivory Coast
- Width : 3 5/8 inch
- Height : 6 1/4 inch
- Depth : 1 1/4 inch
- Figure of an ancestor or a dignitary, sat on his chief stool. He holds his beard in his hands, that means he belongs to the high status. His hairstyle is very elaborate, looking like a crown and his sides have nice scarifications. Note the short teeth which seem to be original and not sawed.
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