Wooden Comb

A carved wooden comb with a female head at the tip, followed by a rattle carved into the handle, consisting of a rectangular box containing a small wooden ball. The comb has four teeth.

Further Information

• Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment, Regalia
• Object: Wooden Comb
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 270mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ds

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