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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Figurated comb
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figurated comb

Artist Luvale Artist
Date1970
Made/manufacturedZambia, Africa
PurchasedZambia, Africa
MediumWood, pigment
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (19.69 x 8.26 x 3.18 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring
Object number2023.31.10
Collections
DescriptionWooden comb with 8 teeth with relief image of lizard on shaft surmounted by carving of a man’s head.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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1970
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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1980
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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1973
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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1970
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Somali Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Figurated comb
Asante Artist
20th century

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