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Bamboo comb, unfinished
Bamboo comb, unfinished
Object Number 07-45-70/72708
Display Title Bamboo comb, unfinished
Descriptions
Inventory Description Comb, carved bamboo, six long teeth, carved handle at top, scroll tip
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Dorek; Cape Mamori, near; Geelvink Bay, Northwest coast of
Materials Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 2.3 x 1 cm (17 1/2 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 07-45-70/72708

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