Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

46-6-132

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 46-6-132
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Sourwood
Description

Sourwood (oxydendron). "Formerly worn in hair by Cherokee women". 2 parallel grooves on top. Long teeth

Length 12 cm
Width 9.8 cm
Credit Line Cherokee Expedition; Frank G. Speck and John G. Witthoft, 1946

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