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Comb, Double Sided
Object Number 990-5-50/12186
Display Title Comb, Double Sided
Descriptions
Object Description Double Sided Comb
Inventory Description Comb, double headed, wood, intricatley carved.
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 30.8 x 5.4 x 0.8 cm (12 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12186; 1.145
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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