Afro Pick
Object
Comb
Production date
2013
Object number
2014.20
Physical Description
A black plastic Afro comb with a Black Power salute fist
Material
Plastic
Dimension
Width: 75mm
Length: 160mm
Length: 160mm
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, with many featuring the
Black Power salute of the Black Panthers. 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, with many featuring the
Black Power salute of the Black Panthers. Men and women of African heritage often wore the combs in
their afros to express their cultural pride.
On display?
No