Naga Forged Iron Hair Pick

Warm brown two-pronged pin lies at rest with delicate carving at its head.

This forged iron hair pick from the Naga peoples is Naga, from Nagaland, Northeast India, and dates to the 20th century. Hair picks and combs are used for grooming and are often worn in the hair as ornaments, and in many cultures their shape reflects regional style. Long, thin two-pronged tool with a rounded top and carved decoration at the head. The surface is a smooth light brown with a soft glow and darker staining in the grooves. The tines taper to fine points. It is 1 inches wide and 10.5 high.

A lean tool that gets on with it.