Head Comb
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Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
Milne Bay
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Description
Comb made of bamboo, incised with geometric designs, encircled by twine above and woven between the eight teeth.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Unknown
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Measurements
L418 x W75 mm
Media/Materials description
Bamboo, twine
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
E9993
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