Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

46-6-133

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 46-6-133
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". Curved. Long teeth. Incised decoration on top. Obtained from Standing Deer.

Length 9.2 cm
Width 8.7 cm
Credit Line Cherokee Expedition; Frank G. Speck and John G. Witthoft, 1946

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