EA/52/14 - 
comb
EA/52/14 - 
comb
EA/52/14 - 
comb
EA/52/14 - 
comb

comb

Objectcode
EA/52/14
Description (brief)
five-pointed hair comb from light-coloured wood. The top is partly ajour-cut, partly engraved with patterns. The arch resembles perhaps a stylized bird's head. A plaited fibre cord with eight white strings of beads is attached to this arch. Red thread tufts attach to the strings.
Origin(s)
Bird's Head (Vogelkop): Manikion
Production technique
Woodcarving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre
Materials thesaurus » processed material » glass » glass beads
Materials thesaurus » processed material » textile
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Bird's Head » Vogelkop oost » Anggi Lakes » Manikion
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division West New Guinea » Subdivision Ransiki » Anggimeren
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » hair and head jewelry