afro comb: not just an accessory, but a cultural icon

      The afro comb has long been with the 1970 hair accessory is cons-culture and civil rights in an important time for both brought together. These days, he makes a regular appearance on mainstream television in America - Roots drummer Questlove is like to wear while you as part of the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Forty years ago of the afro comb was worn in the Hair, not only as jewelry, but also as political symbol and a signature of a collective identity. It was used as a way not to say suppression recognized. With the comb has become a kind of camaraderie among those whose hair grows, not downwards.

Previously, the afro comb was not very visible. And for this reason it was assumed that the afro comb was invented in the 1970s. But a new exhibition that blows the myth of water. The afro comb comes from ancient Egypt. The oldest Kamm Collection 5500 years.

Hundreds of combs on the screen, that over time the style has not changed exposure. The comb, sometimes also a peak value, and often stood with long teeth. Sometimes a pattern decorates the top. In ancient times, often referred to cultural affiliation, and there are artifacts that how people wore their hair in the comb to show. Time passes and culture are always changing. But maybe not at the speed that we accept.