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Aino wooden comb
Object Number 93-16-60/51628
Display Title Aino wooden comb
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden comb
Inventory Description Comb, carved wood, incised geometric and punctate designs, six teeth
Classification
  • Comb
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ainu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / <State> / Shikotan Island
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 6.6 x 0.7 cm (5 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51628
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1893 - 1893)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (1893 - 1893)

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