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6-pronged bamboo comb and fiber bag or woman's carrying basket
6-pronged bamboo comb and fiber bag or woman's carrying basket
Object Number 39-17-70/1302
Display Title 6-pronged bamboo comb and fiber bag or woman's carrying basket
Descriptions
Object Description 6-pronged bamboo comb and fiber bag or woman's carrying basket
Inventory Description Comb, cut bamboo, 6 pointed tines, organic residue
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mega Moi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sainke Doek
Materials Bamboo, Organic material
Dimensions Overall: 19.1 x 3.3 x 0.9 cm (7 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1302

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