Afro Pick
Object
Comb
Production date
2013
Object number
2014.19
Physical Description
A wooden afro comb
Material
Wood
Dimension
Width: 3cm
Length: 14cm
Length: 14cm
Exhibition Label
From 'Hackney's Got Style: Celebrating the History and Impact of African and Caribbean Fashion & Hair'
In many African societies, the afro comb served as a status symbol and could indicate religious beliefs or belonging to certain groups.
In the 1960s and 1970s the afro comb took a further political meaning. Men and women of African heritage often wore the combs in
their afros to express their cultural pride.
In many African societies, the afro comb served as a status symbol and could indicate religious beliefs or belonging to certain groups.
In the 1960s and 1970s the afro comb took a further political meaning. Men and women of African heritage often wore the combs in
their afros to express their cultural pride.
On display?
No
Inscription
EKO