Comb Item Number: K2.357 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Comb with handle that curves outwards to two rounded points at the top. Has five teeth on the lower half of the comb. Two near the end are spaced very close together. The comb progresses from light brown to dark brown as it get closer to the end of the teeth. The ends of the teeth are pointed.
History Of Use
For loosening and fluffing ends of hair after being unbound
Item History
- Made in Dimbokro, Cote d'Ivoire
- Collected by Deborah Taylor between 1971 and 1972
- Owned by Deborah Taylor before 1972
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Deborah Taylor (Seller) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Field Collector
- Deborah Taylor
- Previous Owner
- Deborah Taylor
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Deborah Taylor (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Dimbokro, Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Collection Date
- between 1971 and 1972
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 0200/0065