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1884.71.60

Wooden comb with 24 teeth and long handle; decorated above teeth with cross-hatched lines. [LM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]

1884.71.60

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden comb with 24 teeth and long handle; decorated above teeth with cross-hatched lines. [LM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]
Geographical reference
Gabon
Africa > Central Africa > Gabon
Malimba
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 280 mm, Width: max 135 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.71.60 PR Cat other PR nos: 1732

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

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