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Comb, carved ivory bird form
Comb, carved ivory bird form
Object Number 94-57-10/R144.1
Display Title Comb, carved ivory bird form
Descriptions
Object Description Comb, carved ivory bird form
Inventory Description Comb, carved ivory bird form, incised and pigmented design, 2 metal plugs
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Ivory, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.6 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm (4 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/144 & 94-57-10/R144.1
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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