Wedge-shaped, brass woman's hair ornament with two arms at the base to form the comb with an upper, pierced decoration reminiscent of knotted rope. Crest of the piece has five loops. Surface is engraved with simple decoration.
Item Type
Hair Comb
Context
This exquisite, engraved brass comb from Western Maine was a descendent of the common bone and ivory hair ornaments used by Native women all over New England.
