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Tik Comb

Julius C. Parker, AKA, Choema

Sierra Leone National Museum

Sierra Leone National Museum
Freetown, Sierra Leone

The locally made comb known as "TIK" Comb was a very popular tool used by women for the beautification of their hair when I was a boy growing up. The image of this comb in various designs was widespread in Africa. The mechanised Afro Comb originated from the tik comb.

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  • Title: Tik Comb
  • Creator: Julius C. Parker, AKA, Choema
  • Location Created: Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • Original Source: Julius C. Parker
Sierra Leone National Museum

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