Images(3)

DepartmentLatin America

Horn Comb

NameHorn Comb

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1890

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

Mediumbull's horn

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/16 x 3/8 in. (7.8 x 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1973.86.7

Object numberFA.1973.86.7

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionComplex design which incorporates two small combs on hinges in the figures of a suckling dog carrying a basket in its mouth. This type of comb was apparently used as an ornament for a lady's dressing table. Carved and yellowish in color.

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