North American Auction Company
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Last Chance June 2025 Passed Lots Sale - End June 27th

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Jun 27, 2025 03:00PM EDT
Lot 617

Late-19th C. Southern Chinese Yao Bone Comb

Estimate: $650 - $1,250

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The lot features an engraved bone comb headdress dating to the late-19th century to early-20th century from the Yao people of Southern China. This Southern Chinese comb exhibits eighteen bone pieces which are etched / engraved on both sides with an intricate circle within circle design, tied together on a wooden frame with a red ball attached to the top and trailing tassels with white and black glass beads with red fringes on a diamond shaped etched bone pendant. The measurements of this comb is 5 3/4" x 4 5/8" x 2 5/8".

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