Comb (Hair - grooming tool)
AF1375
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
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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