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1993.16.3

Comb made for sale to tourists. The teeth are narrow splints of wood, woven together and bound to cross-pieces with string. The cross-pieces unite to form a string-wrapped handle. Decorated with 4 Job's tears.

1993.16.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Comb made for sale to tourists. The teeth are narrow splints of wood, woven together and bound to cross-pieces with string. The cross-pieces unite to form a string-wrapped handle. Decorated with 4 Job's tears.
Geographical reference
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Ecuador
Amazonas Agua Rico
Cultural groups
Cofán
Person
Field collector Elaine Fullard
PRM source Elaine Fullard
Date / Period
Date made: 1993
Date collected
1993
Acquisition information
Donated: 14/05/1993
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Material Plant Seed, Process Woven, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 215 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1993.16.3

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

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