Comb (Faa)

Artist:Kwaio

Medium: Wood, plant fiber, dye

Geograhical Locations:

• Solomon Islands
• Malaita, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands

Dimensions: 3 15/16 x 9 13/16 in. (10 x 25 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of the Pacific Islands

Accession Number: X327

Catalogue Description:
Dark brown wood and fiber comb. The wooden teeth splints are tightly woven together by fiber woven design in two panels. The top panel yellow fibers form a concentric diamond design. The second panel consists of three yellow-on-red woven fiber bands, lashing together the wooden teeth splints. Three natural fiber woven bands demarcate each section. 28 dark brown wooden teeth fan from the woven top.

Brooklyn Museum