Accession No
Z 25391
Description
A comb carved from wood with eight cylindrical and tapering prongs. The handle has a flaring end with two concave sides. One prong has broken away and is missing.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; South Nigeria
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 25391
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
45mm x 6mm x 107mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Wooden comb with [sketch here]-shaped handle. This comb is similar in shape to some of the Okpe combs.
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 eight cylindrical and tapering prongs. The handle has a flaring end with two concave sides. One prong has broken away and is missing.
Event Date 20/10/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:126933
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