Decorative Comb

1971.08.0014

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Artifact Identification Decorative Comb   (1971.08.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Adornment
  4. :
  5. Hair Adornments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Ghanaian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 24.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
Weight 126 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
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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