comb

Collected by the son of Edge-Partington when acting as Deputy Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Protectorate. He was first stationed in charge of the Western District (Gizo Headquarters) and afterwards on Mala.

Hair-combs in the Pacific are worn as personal decoration and markers of status, mainly by men but sometimes by women. Fresh flowers and feathers are often added to the hairstyle. Comb designs are usually very distinctive of each culture or island.

Papua New Guinean

Unknown

wood/plant material

length 220mm x width 65mm

220mm

65mm

Comb

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31 Jul 2026