1998.28.6 (Comb)

1998.28.6 (Comb) image

Double-sided wooden African hair comb. The large comb has 9 teeth, with the tip of one at the end broken off. Above the teeth is a double-line zigzag pattern, repeated 1 1/2" up. The handle is in the shape of an antelope's head, with one eye, ear, and horn on each side of the smaller comb, just above the head. The smaller comb has 8 teeth of varying lengths with the double line zig zag patern just below the teeth. The sides of the smaller comb curve out, then curve in to connect with the head. Color: BR

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1998.28.6 (Comb) image
1998.28.6 (Comb) image
1998.28.6 (Comb) image