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Object Number
985-27-10/59079
Display Title
Navajo wood weaving comb. 6 tines. Top of comb is carved into step-like shape on
Descriptions
Object Description
Navajo wood weaving comb. 6 tines. Top of comb is carved into step-like shape on both sides. Handle carved to wide point. 22.8x3.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Comb, carved wood, carved step at base, pointed handle, 6 tines
Classification
- Comb
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1985
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Apache County
/
Chinle
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 22.9 x 3.2 x 1.2 cm (9 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59079/ 24380
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1923 - 1985)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1923 - 1985)
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