Carved comb
Carved comb
Producer
Caban Matej
SKU
26522165
Techniques
planing, polishing, carving (production technique), chopping, mincing
Material
horn and bone
Craft
comb making, other traditional craft
Dimensions
length = 15.5 cm; width = 5.0 cm
About product
1. Semi-arched dark comb made of horn for securing in hair (for holding a hairstyle as part of traditional costume dressing, eastern Slovakia) is crafted from a wider part of a cow’s horn, slightly curved, low, with a simple rectangular shape, with small holes at both ends.
2. Dark comb made of horn for securing in hair, with eight large teeth, crafted from a wider part of a cow’s horn, slightly curved, conical shape, widening upwards from the teeth. Ornamentally serrated upper edge of the grip section. Six holes in a row on the flat surface, followed by five vertical narrow arch-shaped cutouts. Below them, on both sides of the comb, there are two holes.
The manufacturer learned comb-making in his native town of Radvan. He was active since 1919. He perfectly mastered the technology of processing. He produced shepherd’s horns, combs of various shapes and sizes, salt cellars, and boxes. In later years,...
