Hetu
human history
Hetu. Comb. This wooden hetu is carved from one piece of kieto (ebony). A hetu can be used to comb the hair as well as to hold the hair in a style. This hetu has ten teeth and is dark in colour. It has a smooth surface treatment with a shiny patina. It curves slightly in profile.
Accession number: 1940.193 Last Update: 16 Sept 2019
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- Te reo Name
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- Other Name
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Comb (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Niue
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- Field Collection Place
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- Accession Number
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1940.193
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1940
- Other Id
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25759 (ethnology)
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- Department
- Display Room
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