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SearchObject type
object for hygiene and cosmetics > comb
Materials
wood
Legend
This comb of Chokwe or Lunda origin shows a typical scene. In the past, Chokwe women often ground the insides of cassavas on large mortars. This activity was also an opportunity for the women to meet up and converse.
Place of collecting
Central Africa
Culture
Chokwe
Acquisition related person
Mrs. J. Caillaux, as donor
Date of acquisition
1953-10-15
Dimensions
21,6 cm x 7,7 cm
Inventory number
EO.1953.55.8
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