1998.28.10 (Comb)

Double-sided wooden African hair comb. The large comb has 8 teeth. At the top of the teeth is a double line zig zag pattern etched into the wood. At the middle of the comb's handle the outer edges separate. The center of the handle is hollowed out except for a small piece which holds the two combs together. On both sides of the center strip of wood is a small upraised piece. At the base of the teeth of the small comb the same double line zig zag pattern is repeated. The small comb also has 8 teeth. Color: BR