DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Comb ornament

NameComb ornament

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

MediumSilver and Bone or wood?

Dimensions2 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 13 3/8 in. (6.35 × 19.05 × 33.9726 cm)

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.41

ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies

DescriptionSilver comb ornament with wood or bone teeth. Seven bearded figures sit on top of base with repousse design, mostly floral, chickens on top pf base behind figures. Dangling pendants in front, mesh chans dangle from back. Two wooden pegs, one red metal-covered bead.