Comb
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Unidentified artist
Medium
Wood
Geography
Nigeria
Date
late 19th century
Dimensions
20.7 cm
Object number
943X40.16
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles P. Holmes
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Global Africa
Description
Carved wooden comb with seven teeth and undecorated, t-shaped handle. Combs such as these were used for both hair grooming and hair adornment.
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