- Filipino tortoiseshell comb (2)
- Asia
- Philippines
- Width : 9 inch
- Height : 5,25 inch
- Depth : 0,75 inch
- Formal Spanish style peineta hair comb dating from circa 1880 and hand made from natural tortoise shell. The gold upper part of the peineta is enhanced with pearls. "Peinetas" were used to emphasize a maiden’s long black hair and by women during social and religious festivities.
