Comb with Head, Sankofa Bird and Clenched Fist

Asante

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Caption

Asante. Comb with Head, Sankofa Bird and Clenched Fist, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, height: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) maximum width: 3 1/8 in. (7.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brill, 77.79.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Asante

Title

Comb with Head, Sankofa Bird and Clenched Fist

Date

late 19th or early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana

Medium

Wood

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

height: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) maximum width: 3 1/8 in. (7.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brill

Accession Number

77.79.2

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