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Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13112, described as Fili., Kenya, Mangai, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13112, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Da-An-Nu tree with sharp pointed knife Context of use: Used by girl children. Made by special craftsmen of tribe. Description: Comb; wood; 4 long teeth, spade shaped; handle carved with concentric squares on one side and triangles on the other; smaller spade shaped top with small tip. L. 18 cm. w. 4 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13111, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13111, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood; carved Context of use: Made by special Boni male craftsmen Description: Comb- wood; 6 long teeth; pyramid shaped, carved handle with spade-shaped top; finished with arrow shaped point; split on one sid; l. 24 cm w 5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13103, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13103, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; dark wood; long, vertical teeth with broad based, triangular shaped handle carved with concentric squares and triangles. End tooth broken off. 22 1/2 cm x 5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13107, described as Fili., Kenya, Mangai, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13107, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved with small knife from wood of local tree Context of use: Made by special Boni man and used by women (and men?) Description: Comb; wood; vertical long teeth, carved designs in both sides, small circle with knob on top of v-shaped handle 22 cm. x 5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13106, described as Fili., Kenya, Mangai, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13106, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved with small knife from wood of local tree Context of use: Made by special Boni man and used by women (and men?) Description: Comb; new wood; long vertical teeth, semi-oval shaped handle with circle loop; two pointed spheres (breasts) on one side, 25 cm x 7.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13105, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13105, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; wood; long vertical teeth with broad based triangular handle and arrow shaped top with notched piece on one side; concentric square carved design on one side "Hazija" other side carved concentric rectangles; one tooth missing; 22 cm x 7 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13104, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13104, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; light wood; long vertical teeth with v-shaped handle and small triangle; top-carved with concentric square design one side; other side various carved designs. 7 teeth. 21 cm x 6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden container, accession number 5-16947, described as round wooden container on flared pedestal base. incised concentric rings on container base. wooden stopper attached to base with leather thongs. residue of granular material inside.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden hand cross, accession number 5-4637, described as Wood hand cross; incised design including Greek fret.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden hatchet handle, accession number 5-13136a, no description available.

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