Catalog Number | CAS 0152-0021 | |
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 |