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Object Number
990-5-50/12183
Display Title
Comb, Carved dark wood with elaborate carved handle
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved dark wood comb with elaborate carved handle. 10 teeth, incised and partially black painted decoration above teeth - diamond motifs. Top of handle is scalloped.
Inventory Description
Carved wooden comb, intricate pattern.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Comb
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Ca. 1959
Culture
- Hutu?
- Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Rwanda
/
Butare
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 21.3 x 5.8 x 1 cm (8 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
990-5-50/12183; 1.144
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
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