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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameHair Comb
Comb
Object NumberABDUA:58716
Other NumberH7+1A
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionComb in dark coloured horn/ wood(?), with red, green and gold painted decoration. The comb is rectangular with concave short ends, and has teeth on both long edges. The comb is decorated on both sides with two large red circles surrounded with smaller light green dots, enclosed within gold borders.
DimensionsL: 78 x W: 54mm.
MaterialsHorn?, wood?, pigment, lacquer
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa, Sudan?
Object History NoteSlip catalogued and numbered 14/02/1972.
Aquisition SourceKeith-Falconer, Ethel Sydney. (Viscountess of Stonehaven)
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