Brass Comb

A brass comb with a semi-circular tip and pierced centre. It has five teeth. Examples of brass casting are rare in Sierra Leone, making this a particularly unusual example.

Further Information

• Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment, Regalia
• Object: Brass Comb
• Materials: Metal
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 235mm x 57mm x 8mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ed

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