- Djikoumbi bronze comb (3)
- Africa
- Cameroon
- Width : 2 1/2 inch
- Height : 11 inch
- Depth : 5/8 inch
- This comb is a warrior symbol from the Gnamboya tribe, Gambetikar village, Cameroon. According to the history, a tribe could be durable as long as it was strong and invincible. So when the tribe had to go to combat, the chief and his major generals spent a long time praying and doing sacrifices with this kind of object to get the power to defeat the enneny. (Information and donation: M. Abilou Mjomkwet)
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