These vintage handmade Akan combs are positively gorgeous! The combs would have be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth, status or beauty. (Akan combs, $145) #akan #akancomb #ashanti #ashanticombs #handcarvedcomb #handcarved #woodcomb #woodencomb #hairaccessories #africanaccessories #haircomb #handmadecomb #accesories #hairdo #vintagecomb #carvedcomb #beautiful #cotedivoire #ivorycoast #fashion #style #art #shop #nyc #unionsquare (at Beads of Paradise NYC)