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Catalog Number CAS 0152-0021   CAS 0152-0021; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb
Culture East African
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East Africa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Elongated hair comb carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular and flat in cross-section; Proximal or handle end tapers slightly; 4 very long rounded teeth extend slightly more than half the entire length of comb; Teeth flare out slightly toward distal end and both inner teeth taper toward distal end; Comb is stained dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 30.3