Comb
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-hair ornaments-combs
Culture
Yao
Date20th Century
Made AtChina
MediumSilver, fabric, and beads
Dimensionswith tassel: 5 × 4 3/4 × 1/2 in. (12.7 × 12.1 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2015.8.14
DescriptionThe Yao people are actually a group of approximately thirty different cultures. Together this group numbers over two million people, the majority of which reside in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Each group has different traditional dress and adornments, thus making it difficult to know exactly which specific culture made or used this comb. A matching necklace accompanies this piece, object #2015.8.13. The two would presumably be worn together on a special occasion.On View
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