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Photo of collection object Comb (Faa) — Kwaio. Comb (Faa), Wood, plant fiber, dye, 2 1/8 × 6 1/4 in. (5.4 × 15.9 cm). Gift of John W. Vandercook, 51.140.8. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Comb (Faa)

Kwaio

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kwaio
Classification: Accessory
Formatted Medium: Wood, plant fiber, dye
Medium: wood, plant, fiber, dye
Locations: Place made: Malaita, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
Dimensions: 2 1/8 × 6 1/4 in. (5.4 × 15.9 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 51.140.8

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Rights Statement

Creative Commons-BY

Museum Location

This item is not on view

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