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Catalog Number

CAS 2002-0003-0005   CAS 2002-0003-0005; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Handmade comb made from single flat piece of wood and carved with 15 long round, tapered teeth and constricted handle with flared proximal end; Single hole drilled through end of handle; Wood is stained very dark brown to black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.6, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 21.4