Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster Okinawa vase Signed Mostrom

Signed Mostrom

I've lately been having fantasies of a huge antique wooden desk with lots of surface for all sorts of old school desk accessories

Exemplifying exquisite craft

circa 1970s

Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster Okinawa vase Signed MostromIn researching the origins of this carved wooden comb, I am struck by the incredible array of hair combs and hair ornaments that have been created from ancient to modern times, in all manner of styles and materials. This one made of what appears to be ebony, features long tapered teeth, bands of intricately carved pattern, and a terrifically proud rooster at the top. I would guess it was made in the mid 20th century and believe it was made in Benin,