Comb Item Number: B804 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular comb, short sides curved slightly inward, with teeth on two longer sides (one side has smaller teeth than the other). Series of four incised concentric circles on both sides.
History Of Use
Used for making braids. Kept tucked inside a woolen waist band.
Item History
- Made in Kanderisar, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan before 1973
- Collected during 1973
- Owned by Gillian Darling Kovanic before April 1, 1974
- Received from Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Gillian Darling Kovanic (Seller) on April 1, 1974
What
Who
- Culture
- Kalash
- Previous Owner
- Gillian Darling Kovanic
- Received from
- Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Gillian Darling Kovanic (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kanderisar, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1973
- Collection Date
- during 1973
- Ownership Date
- before April 1, 1974
- Acquisition Date
- on April 1, 1974
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0254/0014