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1923.85.1016

Wooden comb worn as hair ornament. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/12/2004]

1923.85.1016

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden comb worn as hair ornament. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/12/2004]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaon (Nowgong)
Cultural groups
Bodo
Tiwa
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
By 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1936
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 245 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.1016

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

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