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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
Label on object
49-14-50/8273
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