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Dance combs worn across the back of the head
Dance combs worn across the back of the head
Object Number 17-59-30/F29
Display Title Dance combs worn across the back of the head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Discs, two round pieces of armadillo hide with perforations in the center
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Betoi
  • Tucano?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Bahia / <County> / Tucano?
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Tiquie
Materials Leather, Armadillo hide
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 0.3 cm (3 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object F29
Provenance
Provenance Unknown
Collector Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)
Donor Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)

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