Shipibo Comb


Collection

Phillip Shaw III Collection


Identifier

SHA13


Artist

Shipibo Tribe


Description

This is a fine toothed comb made by the Shipibo People of Peru. The handle is covered in woven thread decorated with natural dye design.


Medium

raw plant materials

Width

2.5in

Height

2.5in

Length

0.5in

Where Made (Region)

Ucayali River, Eastern Peru

Where Made (Country)

Peru

Related place

Peru

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Jan 2020

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art