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ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Name
Hair Comb
Comb
Object Number
ABDUA:58716
Other Number
H7+1A
Other Number Type
old number
Brief Description
Comb 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.
Dimensions
L: 78 x W: 54mm.
Materials
Horn?, wood?, pigment, lacquer
Condition
Good
Completeness
Complete
Place Key
Africa, East Africa, Sudan?
Object History Note
Slip catalogued and numbered 14/02/1972.
Aquisition Source
Keith-Falconer, Ethel Sydney. (Viscountess of Stonehaven)
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