West African Hair Needle 239.4 Joke Gift" A small recess holds a

A small recess holds a single tea light

A series of horizontal parallel lines encircle the neck

Each one is entirely individual

Beautiful patina from age and often seen with metal embellishments and repair works  from when these items where used in the field

Monkey Paradise Coasters in Moonlight colour

West African Hair Needle 239.4 Joke Gift" A small recess holds aHand Carved West African Hair Needle (Head Scratcher) Elegant, slender, and steeped in history, this hand carved hair needleoften referred to as a "head scratcher"is a beautiful example of West African functional art. While the larger combs were used for grooming, these delicate pins were tucked into elaborate hairstyles to maintain the look or used to provide relief to the scalp without disturbing the intricate braids. H 24cm W 6cm W 6cm