Comb

Item number Aj146 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Comb with light yellow-brown wood with flat handle and convex sides; flared on bottom corners. Rounded, rusted prongs protrude from one end, all are bent out of shape. One side has a piece of brown string attached.

History Of Use

Used to comb hair by both men and women. The iron is obtained from the Lobor Mountains. Goats and cattle are traded for this metal.

Cultural Context

Hair dressing

Item History

What

Name
Comb
Identification Number
Aj146
Type of Item
comb
Material
wood, iron metal and fibre
Manufacturing Technique
carved, forged, pierced and tied
Overall
height 0.4 cm, width 4.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Uganda

Who

Culture
Karamojong
Previous Owner
Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
Received from
Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)

When

Creation Date
before 1952
Collection Date
during 1952
Ownership Date
before December 1, 1986
Acquisition Date
on December 1, 1986

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
1156/0019
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