Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster Okinawa vase including the Smithsonian and the

including the Smithsonian and the White House

This set of three gorgeous Cinnabar-colored Burmese lacquer betel boxes makes me want to find appropriately lovely and unexpected little things to store inside

as if the bird is hovering over or just lifting off of the water

There are actually two slightly different pairs that make up this set of four

Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster Okinawa vase including the Smithsonian and theIn 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,