Head Comb
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Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
Western Province
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Description
Wooden comb with ten teeth and floral design incised upon the terminal and tempera paint applied.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Unknown
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Measurements
L220 x W62 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood and tempera paint.
History and use
Melanesian men are more likely than women to wear hair combs as part of their ceremonial dress. Worn mainly as dance ornaments, these combs are now commonly sold to tourists and serve a more everyday function.
Registration number
E1528
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