Eight-toothed ivory comb with four circular perforations and one in the shape of a cross, early 19th c. AD, 8.5 x 4 cm

Miscellaneous objects – Jewellery and ornaments

Material: Restos humanos/Animales | Type: Joyería/Adornos personales | Countries: Côte d'Ivoire

  • Period

    3rd -19th c. AD

  • Red List

    Lista Roja – África Occidental

Category

Miscellaneous objects – Jewellery and ornaments
Metal (copper, bronze, silver, gold, alloys) or ivory. Bracelets and anklets, necklaces and goldweights. Helmets and hair ornaments. May be human-shaped or bear geometric motifs.
© Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire / Alecian Frédéric Djamel