Comb with Hunter and Elephant, Sankofa Bird, and Knots
Artist
Fante artist
Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 13 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1/2 in. (34.9 × 11.4 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsWood
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Art Trust Endowment
Object number2002.16
On View
On viewProvenanceCharles Jones African Art, Wilmington, NC; sold to NCMA 2002.
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Fante artists
Early 20th century (before 1957)
Artist Unknown