In this comb’s symbolism, one would guess that the sun and moon were heavenly bodies, personifying perhaps a male and a female, thus suggesting a married couple.
The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Qajar Comb with a Fish, from Persia
Qajars were a Turkish-speaking minority with pastoral and nomadic lives based in Northern Persia. From the 18th to the beginning of the 20th Century, they created an original style of Persian arts and crafts by incorporating Indian and Chinese ideas into the traditions of Ancient Persia. Their comb designs reveal a unique skill, expertise, way… Continue Reading
Qajar Comb, Persia
Qajars were a Turkish-speaking minority with pastoral and nomadic lives based in Northern Persia. From the 18th to the beginning of the 20th Century, they created an original style of Persian arts and crafts by incorporating Indian and Chinese ideas into the traditions of Ancient Persia. Their comb designs reveal a unique skill, expertise, way… Continue Reading
Papua New Guinea: Somp
A remarkably inventive and strong somp, viz. an object – worn on the chest – that imitates the shape of a kina, a crescent-shaped shell that used to be the national currency of Papua New Guinea. PNG Highlanders made these pectorals in wood, so as to own something like the real thing. On the object,… Continue Reading
Red Lacquered Comb from Japan
This late Edo period comb is made of wood, which has been lacquered, gilded, and sprinkled with maki-e. A silver rim and attached tassels complete the piece. Maki-e refers to lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder, using special brushes. Continue Reading
Wooden Tuareg Comb from Morocco
The metallic part of this Tuareg comb was made in Morocco and is beautifully adapted to the simple wooden structure. Time, character, honesty and history define this piece. Continue Reading