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Double-sided comb of dark wood with shafts connected by openwork carving.
Comb
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Comb

Artist Makonde Artist
Datelate 20th century
Place of originTanzania, Africa
Place of originMozambique, Africa
Place of originKenya, Africa
PurchasedTanzania, Africa
PurchasedKenya, Africa
MediumEbony
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 3 x 1/4 in. (40.64 x 7.62 x 0.64 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring
Object number2023.31.11
Collections
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