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Hair Comb - West Papua

Posted by Edith D on November 21, 2016 at 8:47am

This item was used by the Kamoro tribe of West Papua, Indonesia. In the Kamoro language it is called "Etae". The Kamoro are related to the Asmat tribe. They are known for the wood carving skills, and until recently such items were carved using stone tools. Metal tools are now imported into the region, and the Kamoro have used them to create more intricate carving styles. I love the simple lines of this piece. It has been previously used and was not made for tourists.

Comments

Peter Hoesli November 24, 2016 at 9:34am

Beautiful! Congratulations Edith! Peter
Edith D November 24, 2016 at 1:22pm

Thank you! I thought the simplicity of this piece was the source of its appeal.

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