Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster modern Japan mottled sky blue on the

mottled sky blue on the exterior and aqua on the interior--a striking combination

(I like to picture it on the lapel of a white suit worn by our first woman president:)

It was purchased from an estate sale that included a wonderful collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics from Japan

which is what I love about them

perhaps closing up a third hole (

Carved Ebony African Hair Comb with Rooster modern Japan mottled sky blue on 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,