Comb with Small Human Face

Comb with Small Human Face

1900s
Culture
Luba
Locale
Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Object
comb
Medium
Wood
Accession Number
1989.127
Credit Line
Gift of Karl Karner

Luba artist, Comb with Small Human Face, 1900s. Wood; 6 7/8 in. x 6 1/2 in. x 1 1/8 in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Karl Karner, 1989.127

Dimensions
length: 6.688 in, 16.9875 cm; length: 6.5 in, 16.5100 cm; width: 3 in, 7.6200 cm; depth: 1.125 in, 2.8575 cm
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Arts of Africa
This object is currently on view
Known Provenance
Ken Karner, Zaire, 1980s; Karl Karner, Arvada, CO, before 1989; Denver Art Museum, Oct. 6, 1989