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1884.71.41

Comb or hair ornament with 15 separate teeth joined together with plant fibre. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]

1884.71.41

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Collection type
Object
Description
Comb or hair ornament with 15 separate teeth joined together with plant fibre. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]
Geographical reference
Africa
Africa
Congo River
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Grass Fibre Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 216 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.71.41

Search terms: Ornament, Toilet, Cordage, Comb, Hair Ornament, Toilet Article