DepartmentLatin America

Comb

NameComb

Artist Artist not recorded

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

Collections

Latin America

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.

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