Head Comb
Production date
Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
Central Province
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Description
Palmwood comb with six teeth, plume of (eclectus?) red parrot feathers attached near top of shaft, short strings of red and, blue glass trade beads and twine woven around the terminal.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander comb
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Unknown
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Measurements
L540 x W80 mm
Media/Materials description
Palmwood, twine and 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
E5274
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