Comb
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Unidentified artist
Medium
Wood, metal
Geography
Zambia or Zimbabwe
Date
early 20th century
Dimensions
11.5 x 2.2 x 13 cm
Object number
978.340.4
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robin Pearse
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Global Africa
Description
Comb comprised of seven wooden sticks, sharpened and bound together with brass wire woven in a triangular pattern. Combs such as these were used for both hair grooming and hair adornment.
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