DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Hair pin
NameHair Ornament
Date20th century
Place madeSomalia, Africa
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/16 in. (13 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ambassador and Mrs. Frank Ortiz
Object numberA.2004.10.3
DescriptionFive-prong comb with decorative top in three sections - bottom half circle filled with granules of metal, middle section raised wirework dome, top small round metal with three points. Wirework sides, plain metal back. Gold wash.
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