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1938.21.26

Double end wooden comb, carved from one piece. Decorated with an incised pattern. [MJD (Verve) 8/11/2016]

1938.21.26

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double end wooden comb, carved from one piece. Decorated with an incised pattern. [MJD (Verve) 8/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Burundi
Africa > Eastern Africa > Burundi
Cultural groups
Rundi
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Length: max 216 mm, Width: max 71 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.21.26

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

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