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Man's comb
Object Number 13-24-60/D2134
Display Title Man's comb
Descriptions
Inventory Description Comb, bamboo sticks, wrapped with fiber one end, flared other end
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Naga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Materials Bamboo, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 4.9 x 1.1 cm (6 7/8 x 1 15/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D2134

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