DepartmentLatin America
Comb
NameComb
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Date1954
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 x 1/2 in. (6.5 x 1.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1973.86.117
Object numberFA.1973.86.117
DescriptionCarved of a single piece of wood, with teeth on one side only, rather broadly spaced. Unpainted, medium dark in color. Incised designs, and barely visible woodburnt design which seems to read "Oaxaca." Probably used for weaving.
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
José Aragón
mid 17th century, staff
c. 1910
1940s/50s
Artist unrecorded
pre-1949