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Wooden comb
Object Number 988-13-50/12114
Display Title Wooden comb
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden comb, ornamental cut out in handle in shape of "hour glass" made of straight lines.
Inventory Description Comb, flat, carved geometric designs, incised
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Togo
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.3 x 5.9 x 0.9 cm (7 3/16 x 2 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-13-50/12114
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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