This is a striking matched pair of hand-carved African wooden figural hairpins or ceremonial adornment tools, crafted from solid wood and featuring elongated tapered shafts. Each piece is topped with a stylized human figure, carved in relief, and accented with small beadwork decorations across the torso, suggesting cultural or ceremonial significance.

The carvings show traditional African abstraction with elongated proportions and expressive facial features. The natural patina, surface wear, and tool marks indicate authentic hand craftsmanship rather than modern mass production.

These pieces were likely used as hair ornaments, status symbols, or ceremonial objects.