Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

AF1375

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1375
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bakete
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wooden comb. 12 pointed teeth are carved on side of top end. Above teeth is incised geometric desigh on both the front and abck. Body is smooth and the base is pointed.

Similiar to AF878, AF879, AF880, AF1374

Length 16.2 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 434 - Other Number

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