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Wooden comb with pyroengraved geometric designs on shaft.

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Comb

Artist Luvale Artist

Date1970

PurchasedZambia, Africa

Place of originZambia, Africa

MediumWood, pyroengraving

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. (18.73 x 5.4 x 0.95 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring

Object number2023.31.18

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionWooden comb with pyroengraved geometric designs on shaft.

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