Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

P1639

From: Caroline Islands | Yap

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1639
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Caroline Islands | Yap
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf Midrib | Plant Fiber | Feather
Description

Hair ornament. Twelve palm leaf midribs bound together with plant fiber. At top a few fluffy grey feathers. Worn by men.

Height 49 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1904

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