West African Hair Needle 239.2 Peeping Tom The dried cloth is soaked

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

The face is worked in bold geometric patterns of black

the mask has a long

Metal Currency Bangle from the Congo

protect from frost

West African Hair Needle 239.2 Peeping Tom The dried cloth is soakedHand 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