Comb

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/125

A rectangular comb with eight teeth about half of its length. The roughly carved shaft has rounded edges. A few short, curly hairs remain at the base of a few teeth.


  • Type of Item comb
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material wood, hair
  • Measurements height 11.1 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine

  • Made in Papua

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2948/0125