Wooden Comb

A unusual carved wooden comb. It has seven long prongs attached to a tooth-base with a series of holes bored into it. Attached to the handle is a carved chain, linking the comb to a representation of a small boat. The comb was collected by G. P. During, a well-known Krio money lender and businessman who worked in Freetown and Bokè in French Guinee.

Further Information

• Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment
• Object: Wooden Comb
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Soso
• Dimensions: 55mm x 235mm
• Production Date: Pre 1900
• Associated Places: Sierra Leone (Created and collected)
• Associated People: G. P. During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
• Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
• Accession Number: LIVCM.26.2.00.52

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