Accession No
Z 12752
Description
A comb carved from wood with six prongs. With a rectangular body and a long, tapering handle decorated with carved geometric patterns.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Irrua [Irua]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 12752; 2504 m [Thomas Coll. no. - 1st Cat.]; T10.441
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Esan
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
20mm x 5mm x 238mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'T10.441'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
NB. Black and white photograph of Z 12758, Z 12746, Z 12757 and Z 12688 on back of catalogue card.
Event Date
Author: Annie Tomkins
Description (Physical description)
Comb, fork-like, carved one side, pointed handle.
Event Date
Author: maa
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
Description (Physical description)
A comb carved from wood with six prongs. With a rectangular body and a long, tapering handle decorated with carved geometric patterns.
Event Date 20/10/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:126279
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