Title
Comb
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lampung, South Sumatra
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: 10.8 x 17.7 x 3.8 cm
Accession No.
2002-00590
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This metal comb from Lampung is studded with gold beads and decorated by engravings of flowers and leaves, which symbolise fertility and vitality. It was worn on the hair for decorative purposes and this was probably designed to be worn by women of fine birth or women from an elite community.
