Head Comb
Production date
Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
Milne Bay
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Description
Comb made of wood and with ten teeth. Painted red and black with plant fibre wrapped in a geometric pattern along the teeth.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Unknown
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Measurements
L333 x W90 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood, plant fibre, 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
E8660
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