Comb

Description

Comb of wood, with twelve prongs topped with an animal figure, possibly a monkey, with two bands of brass around the body fixed with copper nails: Africa, Central Africa, possibly Ovimbundu people of Lower Congo region

Museum reference

A.1953.239

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Comb, Hair ornament

Production information

Unknown
Lower Congo, Central Africa

Style / Culture

Ovimbundu

Materials

Wood, Brass, Copper

Physical description

Wood; carved panel with lozenge motives surmounted by an ape? with long tail; two brass bands affixed with copper nails

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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world cultures, patterns of life