• Mindanao Maranaw comb
  • Asia
  • Philippines
  • Width : 5 3/4 inch
  • Height : 2 1/2 inch
  • Depth : 1/8 inch
  • Vintage comb of carabao (water buffalo) horn most likely from the Maranaw of northwestern Mindanao, the Philippines. The comb was carved out of a whole section of carabao horn, with floral patterns characteristic of Maranaw okir design front and back at the top, making the comb look like a small tiara. Small multi-color beads were inset forming an arc and visible front and back.