Head Comb
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Description
Cane comb with twelve teeth and twisted bush fibre wrapped around the bottom of the terminal and woven between the teeth.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Production date
Unknown
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Measurements
L281 x W63 mm
Media/Materials description
Cane, plant fibre
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
E8777
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