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Object Number 49-14-50/8273
Display Title Wooden comb Chisakulu
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Chisakulu
Inventory Description Comb, carved wood, pointed tines, circle/diamond handle, circle/dot deco
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yao
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Mtimbuka; Fort Johnston, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 7.9 x 1.8 cm (9 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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