Description (Physical description)
Thomas Collection 1st catalogue reads: "Comb, long, narrow, carved top on one side, thin pointed handle."
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Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in black ink: 'T10.399'
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Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label adhered to rear: '399 | Agbede | 2374 / Comb, carved top on one side; thin pointed handle.'
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Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
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Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Bamboo comb with burnt design on reverse.'

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Author: maa

Context (Display)
On display in the 'Origins of the Afro Comb: 6000 years of Culture, Politics and Identity' exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum July 1-November 3 2013. The exhibition label states: 'Hair combs
Made from wood (37 & 38)
Before 1914
From Agbede, South Nigeria
Aviele, Edo Culture
Made by Aviele Artists
Collected by N.W. Thomas. On loan from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Z 11804; Z 11812'.
Event Date 23/7/2013
Author: Remke van der Velden

Description (Physical description)
Comb carved from wood. Rectangular with eight tapering prongs, slightly curved shoulders and a tapering handle; decorated with incised lines, triangles and diamonds. Patchy black colouration on rear possibly from burning.
Event Date 20/10/2021
Author: Katrina Dring