AFRICAN ASHANTE FERTILITY COMB #9323
An early 20th century African Ashanti fertility comb, the comb 12 inches high, carved with an Ashanti doll on top of the 9 tines, some loss, the wooden comb smooth, with a lovely patina and worn from many years of handling 9323ll
Formerly in the collection of Prince Henrik of Denmark, 1934-2018, consort to Queen Margrethe of Denmark, his collection of African art formed over many years during his visits to Africa in his role as Ambassador of the Red Cross, His collection was displayed at the Gammel Holtgaard art museum in Holte for 3 months in 2009 and was then returned to their place in the royal couple's private apartments at Fredensborg Palace.
£290.00
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