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Object Number 988-13-50/12113
Display Title Wooden comb
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden comb, ornamental handle in shape of a fan or shell
Inventory Description Comb, flat, carved, fan-shaped handle, incised
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Togo
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 6.7 x 0.8 cm (6 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-13-50/12113
Provenance
Collector Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)

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