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Wooden comb
Object Number 07-30-70/72455
Display Title Wooden comb
Descriptions
Inventory Description Comb, decorative cutout handle with pointed end, flat multiple tines
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Additional Geographic Terms Pacific Islands
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 21.9 x 4.8 x 0.4 cm (8 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 72455

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