Wooden Comb

One of three wooden combs, each with eight prongs. The comb bases of these combs are all incised with a geometric, hatched, design, and have sets of T-shaped blocks adorning the handle. The combs were collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown.

Further Information

  • Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment
  • Object: Wooden Comb
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 233mm x 80mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1908
  • Associated Places: Sierra Leone: Sherbro District (Created and collected)
  • Associated People: C.D. Hotobah During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
  • Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
  • Accession Number: LIVCM.14.2.08.9

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