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Figurated Comb (duafe)
Figurated Comb (duafe)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figurated Comb (duafe)

Maker Asante Artist
Date20th century
Place of originGhana, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions8 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in. (20.3 x 7.3 x 0.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of the Center for African Studies with additional funding provided through Arnett purchase and a grant
Object numberS-77-5
Collections
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