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Mursi and 2 Karamajong combs

The Mursi comb (middle) is from Ethiopia,the two Karamajong metal combs are from Northern Uganda. The Karamajong live similar to the Masai with their cattle. the combs are worn by men.
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  • Great pieces, very modern looking in a way!

  • @thank you Betty. I love the big wooden comb. Ingrid said it is more a Hamer comb than Mursi. I have no idea, but I tend to Ingrid's view.

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