Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

AF3926

From: Zambia | Zambezi River

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF3926
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Zambia | Zambezi River
Date Made Late 19th–Early 20th century CE
Section African
Materials Horn (animal part) | Bone
Description

Double comb ornamented with incised and blackened circles. Said to be from Zabezi River. Broken; in two pieces

Length 18.9 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Depth 0.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25936 - Dealer's Number

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