SOLOMON ISLANDS KWAIO PEOPLE "MALAITA" OR "FAA" HAIR ORNAMENTS. These combs are traditionally made by the Kwaio people of Malaita Island in the Solomon Islands and were worn by men as hair ornaments, often signifying rank and status. They are crafted from materials such as black palm spines, woven with fine fibers like yellow orchid vine and red-dyed root fibers (e.g., geru root), and feature teeth made from fern wood. The intricate weaving technique is known as bore. They are traditionally worn by men as hair ornaments, indicating cultural significance and aesthetic value among the Malaita people. - Length: 11.5 inches. Estimate $100-120
