Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

AF873

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF873
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bashilele
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Five pronged wooden comb; ends flaring outwards; top of handle has two small protruding knobs on either side; handle is rectangular in shape, with incised geometric design.

Length 21 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 417 - Other Number

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