Antique Hand-Carved West African Wooden Dual-Sided Hair Comb
Treasures were shaped from rich, dark timber so that the one who wears her hair like a crown stands proudly as royalty within her own castle. Touched by the golden, alluring grace of Oshun, this traditional dual-sided comb is no ordinary artifact; it is an heirloom born from ancient West African folkways.
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Tradition & Magic: Rooted in ancestral West African customs, such combs were cherished as personal talismans. Worn proudly tucked into elaborate braids or towering headdresses like a crown, they declared the sovereign grace of a queen within her castle. In old folk magic, they were used to dress the hair with intent, smoothing the aura and binding protective, magnetic grace to the spirit.
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Details & Craftsmanship: Sculpted with an enchanting hourglass-like central grip, finely etched with geometric cross-hatching and binding lines. It features two distinct realms of teeth—one fine, one wide—to honor and untangle the thickest coils with effortless devotion.
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Condition & Patina: Bearing the authentic, wondrous signs of age, minor wear, and a deep, darkened patina shaped by decades of human touch.
Dimensions: 8.7 x 2 x 0.2 inch