Comb (Hair - grooming tool)
P1333
From: Sumatra | Komering Agong
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
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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