We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
1920s Baldness Cure
This blund rub is a 1920s era quack medical device that was designed to stimulate hair growth. It was believed that vibrating the hair follicles was sure to improve hair growth. When plugged in the four arms would vibrate and slowly move up and down on the head. The four adjustable round discs had removable rubber pads. No pads on this one. The motor is untested. The wooden display head is not included... $1200
