Here are some superb traditional ethnic combs and hairpins carved from different ethnic groups.

Here are some names used in different cultures for the Hair Pick (in French):

• "Mutonga"/"Moutouma"/"Tonga" in Lingala in both Congos,

• "Bandigui"/"Bandiki" in the Bambara language (Mali and several West African countries),

• "Bouné" in the Soninke language (Mali and several West African countries),

• "Ka Garé" in the Manjak language (Senegal, Guinea-Bissau & Gambia),

• "Rabou"/"Rab" in the Wolof language in Senegal,

• "Bala" in Senegal.

• “Tagui’ in Zarma language in Niger

• "Doupassou' in Punu in Gabon

• "The Pike" in Cameroon,

• “Piim” in the Moore language in Burkina Faso,

• "Santi" in Guinea

• "Kii" in Central African Republic

• "Thietal" in the Fulani language in Senegal

• "Koural" in the Pulaar language,

• "Begno" in the Khassonké language in Mali,

• "Douéré" in the Fulani language, the Peul language of Cameroon,

• “Balo” in the Diakanké language in Senegal

Some names of traditional hairstyles with spikes:

• This hairstyle worn by women of the Mangbetou/Mangbetu ethnic group is called "Tumburu" or "Edamburu".

The STATEN Team