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Object Number
991-17-30/11720A
Display Title
Set of four ornamental combs; tewash (peinella)
Descriptions
Object Description
Set of four ornamental combs; tewash (peinella) five split bamboo teeth with embroidered head of serpent; diamond motifs; set of four combs eash comb measures 14.5 x 5 cm. 2" x 6" w.
Inventory Description
Comb, teeth bound in place with ornamentally woven cord
Classification
- Comb
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms
Southeast
Materials
Bamboo, Vegetable fiber, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 4.8 x 0.8 cm (5 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-17-30/11720A
Provenance
Collector
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 991-17-30/11720B | Set of four ornamental combs; tewash (peinella) |
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|
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| |
| 991-17-30/11720C | Set of four ornamental combs; tewash (peinella) |
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|
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| |
| 991-17-30/11720D | Set of four ornamental combs; tewash (peinella) |
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