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Wooden comb with 8 teeth with relief image of lizard on shaft surmounted by carving of a man’s head.
Figurated comb
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figurated comb

Artist Luvale Artist
Date1970
PurchasedZambia, Africa
Place of originZambia, 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
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