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1891.55.27

Bamboo comb with coarse, widely spaced teeth, incised decoration and two ornamental projections on the top. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/2/2006]

1891.55.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo comb with coarse, widely spaced teeth, incised decoration and two ornamental projections on the top. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/2/2006]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Perak
Cultural groups
Semai
Person
Field collector Leonard Wray
PRM source Leonard Wray
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
By 1891
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1891
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 165 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1891.55.27

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

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