Oceanic Art - Comb helu, Tonga

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Comb helu
Tonga
Coconut palm leaf, plant fibre, fine wire, seed beads
Mid-20th century

7.5" (19 cm) high
Combs like this were indicative of rank and worn in the hair as ornamentation, rather than functioning as utilitarian objects.
#3441

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