Head Comb
Production date
Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
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Object detail
Description
Palmwood comb with six prongs and twine woven through the prongs and a strip of red rag, blue, red, clear glass trade beads at top.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L241 x W36 mm
Media/Materials description
Palmwood, twine, ribbon, beads
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
E9546
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