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Object type
object for hygiene and cosmetics > comb
Materials
wood
Legend
Scene showing a European - maybe a missionary - seated on a chair. European chairs, whether or not foldable, were very popular with the Chokwe. A symbol of dignity, they were often copied and decorated with sculptures.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Chokwe
Acquisition related person
Mrs. Widow Léon A. Th. Rom, as seller
Date of acquisition
1925-10-09
Dimensions
17 cm
Inventory number
EO.0.0.28741
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