Comb Item Number: C1416 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twenty three teeth are woven tightly together with fibre at one end to join the handle in an hour-glass-like shape. Handle is decorated with geometric designs of yellow and dark fibres. The upper portion of the handle simply consists of the teeth extensions. The lower portion of the handle has a design that consists of a diamond pattern.
Item History
- Made in Malaita, Solomon Islands
- Owned by Mr. Niemi before 1956
- Received from Mr. Niemi (Donor) during 1956
What
Who
- Culture
- Solomon Islands
- Previous Owner
- Mr. Niemi
- Received from
- Mr. Niemi (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malaita, Solomon Islands
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1956
- Acquisition Date
- during 1956
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 65