Wooden Comb
One of three wooden combs, each with eight prongs. The comb bases of these combs are all incised with a geometric, hatched, design, and have sets of T-shaped blocks adorning the handle. The combs were collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown.
Further Information
- Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment
- Object: Wooden Comb
- Materials: Wood
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 217mm x 80mm
- Production Date: Unknown
- Associated Places: Sierra Leone: Sherbro District (Created and collected)
- Associated People: C.D. Hotobah During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
- Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
- Accession Number: LIVCM.14.2.08.8
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