Comb

Description

Comb with three prongs, the upper part in the form of a stylised squatting female with hands on head, carved ivory: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, possibly Pende people, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1951.352

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Comb, Hair ornament

Production information

Unknown
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Date

Early 20th century

Style / Culture

Pende

Materials

Ivory

Physical description

Ivory

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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