Three Combs

CultureChancay (probably)
Titles
  • Three Combs
Date800–1450 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumWood and camelid wool
Dimensions2001.1393: 3 3/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/8 in. (8.6 × 3.5 × 0.3 cm)
2001.1394: 2 3/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/8 in. (5.6 × 3.5 × 0.3 cm)
2001.1395: 2 11/16 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (6.8 × 3.7 × 0.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.1393-2001.1395
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
MFAH, 2001

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