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Duafe (presentation comb)

Maker Unknown, Asante (Ashanti) (African, Ghana)

MediumWood

Dimensions13” x 4 1/2”

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.0531.COP

DescriptionDuafe, Presentation comb with images of leopard (standing for character) at top, sankofa bird (hindsight), turtle & snail (perseverance), and elephant (strength) in relief. Words “Abutia Agofe” and date 1-9-1931 on front, Christian cross and words “Akpakpla Ama” on reverse.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

Collections

Collections On View (Longyear Museum of Anthropology)

Exhibitions

Opening the Africa Collection

Shhh! Don't Tell Anyone!

Entangled Intimacies

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