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Comb

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/30

Wooden comb composed of twelve individual strips of wood, pinned together by three wooden pins. The handle is three points shaped from the wood strips. The strips of wood extend out from the handle forming the teeth of the comb.

  • Narrative

    Decorative comb worn by men primarily on ritual or celebratory occasions.

  • Type of Item comb
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material mangrove wood
  • Measurements height 19.5 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 0.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Yap
  • Collection Date between 1962 and 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0030

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