Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

P1333

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1333
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Turtle Shell (uncertain)
Description

Hair comb, ornamented. Worn by women. An old form. Made mostly from one material. Slightly curved with bone along the top. Curved handle has metal dangling charms and beads. Garu Chewit.

Height 13.5 cm
Length 17.5 cm
Thickness 0.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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