West African Hair Needle 239.2 Peeping Tom knowing each one is a

knowing each one is a testament to traditional craftsmanship and the beauty of nature

The dried cloth is soaked in a mixture of pounded leaves from local trees

the mask has a long

Metal Currency Bangle from the Congo

Most of these jugs would split over time requiring a metal bandage of sorts so that it would not leak

West African Hair Needle 239.2 Peeping Tom knowing each one is aHand Carved West African Hair Needle (Head Scratcher) Elegant, slender, and steeped in history, this hand carved hair needleoften referred to as a "head scratcher"is a beautiful example of West African functional art. While the larger combs were used for grooming, these delicate pins were tucked into elaborate hairstyles to maintain the look or used to provide relief to the scalp without disturbing the intricate braids. H 24cm W 6cm W 6cm