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Horn comb

South Africa

 

Collected by Kate Theresa Escombe

Given to the Museum in 1987

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Horn comb, South Africa

This three-pronged horn comb from South Africa has a small hollow container at the base of the horn. It probably doubled-up as a snuffbox. It was collected in 1888.

View database record 1987.25.13