DepartmentAsia

Hair comb

NameHair comb

Dateearly 20th century

Place madeSumba, Sumba, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumTortoise shell

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 7 x 1/4 in. (11.43 x 17.78 x 0.635 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.430

DescriptionMottled brown shell comb with many teeth and on top edge two rearing horses with crowns that are facing each other over a walking pig. A single rearing horse with crown is on each outer side and face the middle. The comb is slightly curved and rounded on the top edege.