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Man's 4-pronged bamboo comb, decorated with pompom of true kangaroo +
Man's 4-pronged bamboo comb, decorated with pompom of true kangaroo +
Object Number 39-17-70/1304
Display Title Man's 4-pronged bamboo comb, decorated with pompom of true kangaroo +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Comb, 4 prongs with puff of dark animal hair with protruding wood point
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mega Moi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sorong
Materials Wood, Animal fur
Dimensions Overall: 19.1 x 6.8 x 4.4 cm (7 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1304

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