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Comb, described by donor as "typical" of area, 10 in. x 2 in, Incised design.
Comb, described by donor as "typical" of area, 10 in. x 2 in, Incised design.
Object Number 973-11-70/5278
Display Title Comb, described by donor as "typical" of area, 10 in. x 2 in, Incised design.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Comb, bamboo segment, nine long teeth, incised handle
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands; Ialibu
Materials Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 25.2 x 5.8 x 2.2 cm (9 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5278; TN34; Kanopiti / my nameis

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