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Antique Woman’s Hair Ornament made of Copper, East Timore
Antique Woman’s Hair Ornament made of Copper, East Timore

Antique Woman’s Hair Ornament made of Copper, East Timore

$ 145.19

Availability: 67 in stock
  • Age: 19th century
  • Primary Material: Copper
  • Condition: Good condition. The copper has been bent and scratched long the way but retains its original shape and structure. Built up residue where the comb meets the copper housing.
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Region of Origin: East Timor

    Description

    Antique woman’s comb/hair ornament from the Atoni or Belu People of East Timor (formerly a part of Indonesia)
    Copper, bone and wood
    6 inches wide X 3.25 inches tall X 3/5 deep. 90 grams.
    Circa 19th century.
    This comb was used for a woman's adornment during religious ceremonies. Worn at the crown of the head by tucking into the hair, it is made of copper. Gold would have covered the metal surface. Three dimensional floret designs are applied to the copper sheath that covers the bone comb. It was purchased in Indonesia in 97.