Decorative Comb

1971.08.0013

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Artifact Identification Decorative Comb   (1971.08.0013)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Adornment
  4. :
  5. Hair Adornments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 1900 – 1971
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 16.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.5 cm
Weight 1 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Cole, Herbert M. and Doran H. Ross. The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles: University of California, 1977.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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