Comb Item Number: C33 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A handle which has a finial consisting of five curved notched protrusions with the middle one coming to a point at the top. The main design along the handle is consisting of cut-out vertical zig zag lines, triangles, and star-burst-like shapes. Eleven short teeth fan outward radially.
Cultural Context
used by men
Item History
- Made in Savai'i, Samoa before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Samoan
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Savai'i, Samoa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 54
- Accession Number
- 2191/0465