Weft Comb
Item number K2.67 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Weft comb (a) is made of four pieces that are fitted together as a frame and are tied with cord. The teeth in the centre of the wooden frame appear to be made of split bamboo. Braided fibre cording is attached to each end of the frame and is secured with knots. The bobbin (b) is boat-shaped and dug out in the centre. Missing shaft and reel.
Item History
- Made in Ghana
- Owned by Tribal Arts Company before December 14, 1969
- Received from Tribal Arts Company (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source) on December 14, 1969
What
- Name
- Weft Comb
- Identification Number
- K2.67 a-b
- Type of Item
- comb
- Material
- wood, bamboo grass and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, cut, fitted and tied
- Part A
- height 10.0 in, width 7.75 in
- Part B
- height 7.0 in, width 1.75 in
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ghana
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Tribal Arts Company
- Received from
- Tribal Arts Company (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source)
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1969
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1969
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2249/0001 a-b
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