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Wooden comb
Object Number 988-13-50/12115
Display Title Wooden comb
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden comb, rounded handle tapered in thickness
Inventory Description Comb, flat, wood, plain rectangular handle
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Togo
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 4.8 x 0.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-13-50/12115
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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