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Traditional African comb used by African women from Malawi. This comb is made from ebony wood and the handle of the comb is handcrafted using traditional African carving techniques. These combs have been around for many years and are carved with various details and patterns, and the designs of old wooden combs can become very delicate. While the ebony combs we have are made in Malawi, you can find these ebony combs all over Africa. Each African Ebony Comb is an "original" piece of art, individually handcrafted and no two are alike, adding to the value of each piece. The raw nature of tribal art is reflected in the variations of the ebony combs depicted, with each piece of a particular style similar but not identical. We offer free shipping on this African Ebony Comb

Bring a sense of Africa into your home with this sculpted unit sculpture showing a party of five. Handcrafted in Ghana from harmless sesame or cedar wood by master K. Asante. Carved from solid wood block. Fragments of dialogue that numerically symbolize unity and strength. Colors and finishes may vary slightly. Shown as standalone or with a bowl in the middle. This can be used in the living room area with a flower pot in the middle.

This vintage hand cast bronze figurine reflects the African way of life with African ladies fetching water and playing with birds.

No matter how deeply entrenched the standards of Western aesthetics are, they should be set aside by African societies with the purpose of their artworks in mind. Just as art movements in Europe and Asia share certain distinctive features, art on the African continent encompasses a variety of cultures, each with its own range of craftsmanship, religion, social and cultural practices, available materials and practices. Therefore, caution and humility are required when viewing African classical art. The provenance of an item is reassuring, but not the only criterion of value. First, the appearance of the sculpture should be checked. A number of factors may point to a particular region of Africa, or even a particular society: the techniques used to work metal (in some cases) and wood (usually), and the nature of the latter, if one can determine; whether or not objects are painted Paint or oil; either rust or sharp edges. Research and attribution can also be guided by how the body is modeled. For each cultural region, specific groups can be identified through unique styles. Hence the need to look carefully; should this work be naturalistic? Are there prominent geometric lines? Are body parts particularly stylized and thus potentially highly symbolic?