Comb with geometric carvings and black and white pigment

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Object Number 46-78-70/2435

Display Title Comb with geometric carvings and black and white pigment

Descriptions

Object Description Vertical comb with carvings and black and white decorations on natural+

Inventory Description Comb, carved wood, flat, curved handle, tapered teeth, black and white geometric designs, one tooth is broken

Classification

Comb

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Caroline Islands

Materials Wood, Pigment

Dimensions Overall: 27 × 6 × 1.2 cm (10 5/8 × 2 3/8 × 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46.78.70/2435

Provenance

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)

Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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