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Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

P1329

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1329
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Turtle Shell (uncertain)
Description

Ornamental hair comb worn by women. Floral decorated metal handle. Teeth made from turtle shell. Garu Kanawan.
Height 6.9 cm
Width 11 cm
Thickness 0.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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