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:
Central Africa
Culture:
Chokwe
Acquisition related person:
Edward Steppé as donor
Date of acquisition:
1954-03-04
Dimensions:
17,9 cm x 6 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1954.33.2