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Comb with decoration in the shape of a female head
Comb with decoration in the shape of a female head

Comb with decoration in the shape of a female head

Dateearly to mid-20th century
Mediumwood with applied coating
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 4.3 x 3.4 x 3 cm (5 7/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift from the Frum Collection, 1999
Category
    Object number99/470
    Place CreatedAngola or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
    Location
    • Gallery 249 Murray Frum Gallery

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