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Comb20th century

Not on view
Carved wooden comb with seven tines, triangular body with incised geometric hatching, and a small stylized human head finial with a crown-like top

Unknown, Comb, 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Lee and Bob Bronson, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Comb
Culture
Luba peoples
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Length: 8 3/4 in. (22.23 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lee and Bob Bronson
Accession Number
AC1995.51.12
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art

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