Comb Item Number: 3274/30 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden comb composed of twelve individual strips of wood, pinned together by three wooden pins. The handle is three points shaped from the wood strips. The strips of wood extend out from the handle forming the teeth of the comb.
Narrative
Decorative comb worn by men primarily on ritual or celebratory occasions.
Item History
- Made in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
- Collected between 1962 and 1965
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Comb
- Identification Number
- 3274/30
- Type of Item
- comb
- Material
- mangrove wood
- Overall
- height 19.5 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yapese
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1962 and 1965
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0030