DepartmentLatin America
Comb
NameComb
Artist
Artist not recorded
Date1954
(not assigned)México
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 x 1/2 in. (6.5 x 1.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1973.86.117
Object numberFA.1973.86.117
DescriptionCarved of a single piece of wood, with teeth on one side only, rather broadly spaced. Unpainted, medium dark in color. Incised designs, and barely visible woodburnt design which seems to read "Oaxaca." Probably used for weaving.
Artist not recorded
1940s/50s
Artist not recorded
pre-1949
Artist not recorded
ca 1950, Staff
early 20th century