Comb with bird engraved handle

Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.
Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.

Classification

Description

A comb made from water buffalo horn, made in Indonesia circa 1950-80. The handle of the comp is periced and engraved on both sides with a stylised bird design.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "7/03" (one side on adhesive label)

Object number

WCHL : 567

Date

1950 - 1980 (circa)

Country

Indonesia

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished
engraved

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn water buffalo
Dimensions
Height
45mm
Depth
6mm
Length
190mm

Colour

black
white