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Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

AF1374

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1374
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bakete
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wooden comb. On top end side of comb is carved 12 pointed teeth. Above teeth is an incised geometric design on both front and back. Body is smooth and the base is pointed. Similiar to AF878, AF879, AF880, AF1375
Length 17.6 cm
Width 1.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 438 - Other Number | 6607-26 - Other Number

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