Thatch Comb

2000.01.0078

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Thatch Comb   (2000.01.0078)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Fiberworking T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1961
Culture Chin, Ng'men, Northen Chinbock

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 25.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.2 cm
Weight 14 g
Measuring Remarks Width measured at pronged end of comb.
Materials Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Cutting, Wrapping
Munsell Color Information Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/2) - darker prongs. Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 5/4) - lighter prongs. Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/4) - bottom of handle.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

1 --LOA Quantity Field

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Frederic K. and Sheila G. Lehman Collection, Transfer from the Department of Anthropology, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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