Chokwe combs
Object type:
object for hygiene and cosmetics > comb
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The figurine with elbows resting on its knees is frequently found in Chokwe sculpture, notably in small sculptures associated with divination baskets. It is meant to represent a direct ancestor.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture:
Chokwe
Acquisition related person:
Jules Maréchal as seller
Date of acquisition:
1928-02-03
Dimensions:
14,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.29655