Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'T10.433'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Comb, fork-like, carved one side, pointed handle.'
Second hand: 'There are 2 combs bearing this number; they have similar design, but one is larger than the other.

Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Remains of a metal pin indicate a history of display.
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
Bevan label found with comb: 'T.C.2054 (c)'
This was later amended to 'T.C.2504 (e)'

Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Lent to the Exhibition 'Origins of the Afro Comb: 6000 years of Culture, Politics and Identity' at the Fitzwilliam Museum 1 July- 3 November 2013 on 21/11/2011. Combs may not have been included in the exhibition.
A contemporary art installation, 'My hair: black hair culture, style and politics', was also held in the South lecture Room at MAA, 2 July- 28 September 2013.

Event Date 23/8/2015
Author: Rachel Hand

Description (Physical description)
Comb carved from wood. Narrow rectangle with six tapering prongs, sloping shoulders and a tapering handle; decorated with lines in a possible lozenge design.
Event Date 28/10/2021
Author: Katrina Dring