Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ) (1732/40-1836)
Date:
1796
Object Number:
1867.314
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hair comb: w/decorated band
Object Number:
INV.11714
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Bakelite, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 4 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6 x 11.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Bakelite hair comb made to look like tortoise shell, most teeth broken, there is a narrow horizontal band across the top with a piece of copper attached from the back side, the copper is designed with alternating panels of flowers and chinese symbols.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
