Chokwe combs
Object type:
object for hygiene and cosmetics > comb
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The face of the figurine on top of this twelve-toothed comb has some features of certain pwo masks used by the Chokwe associated with fertility.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture:
Chokwe
Acquisition related person:
Gallery Chauveau as seller
Date of acquisition:
1951-06-08
Dimensions:
15,6 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1951.34.1