Accession No
Z 12971
Description
A comb carved from wood with a rectangular body with four cylindrical and tapering prongs. The handle consists of a narrow section followed by a crescent shaped top.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Okpe
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 12971; 1650 (Thomas Coll. No. - 1st Cat.); 1910-15; T.10.393 (written on object)
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Okpe
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
28mm x 5mm x 84mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
1910-15; T.10.393 These numbers have been crossed out on the catalogue card.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Undecorated wood comb.
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: Annie Tomkins
Description (Physical description)
A comb carved from wood with a rectangular body with four cylindrical and tapering prongs. The handle consists of a narrow section followed by a crescent shaped top.
Event Date 21/10/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:128920
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