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Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
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Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented on a custom base, it is a striking example of its type. Measures 12.75 inches (32.3 cm) high by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide.
Ex. collection Cathryn Cootner, former textile curator at the M. H. de Young Museum, San Francisco.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
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- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#70521stDibs: LU1778227600922
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