Comb (Hair - grooming tool)
65-10-58
From: Peru | Rio Curanja
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Tadi Wati |
| Object Number | 65-10-58 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Cashinahua |
| Provenience | Peru | Rio Curanja |
| Culture Area | Amazonia |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Reddish wood; oval handle in section flattening and gradually widening to form blade which is slightly lenticular in section; blade narrow to rounded point; three horizontal bands cut near handle end. Used to tighten weft. |
| Length | 23.6 cm |
| Width | 1.8 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
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