Seven combs (one of seven)
Life Story
Some decorative combs must have been very impressive when worn, including this large man’s comb from Wuvulu (Matty I).
Steven Hooper, 1997
Entry taken from Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, Vol. 2: Pacific, African and Native North American Art, edited by Steven Hooper (Yale University Press, 1997) p. 79.
Not on display
Title/Description: Seven combs (one of seven)
Born: 1800 c. - 1980 c.
Object Type: Comb
Measurements: l. 311 x w. 180 x d. 10 mm
Accession Number: 427e
Historic Period: 19th century, 20th century
Production Place: New Guinea, Oceania, Pacific, Wuvulu Island
