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20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

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Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This particular example is 11.5 inches high and 4.25 inches wide, or 13 inches high as mounted on the custom metal base. From the estate of Cathryn Cootner, former textile curator at the de Young Museum, San Francisco.

Dimensions:

Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Bamboo,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Papua New Guinea

Period:

Late 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid - Late 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The tines are slightly irregular in length.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: ZK#37571stDibs: LU1778229254532

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