Head Comb
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Description
Bamboo comb with eleven teeth and geometric designs scratched into the surface of the terminal.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Production date
Unknown
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Measurements
L175 x W71 mm
Media/Materials description
Bamboo
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
E8251
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