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Comb: old |
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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Fiji
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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Fiji
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Category:
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Personal Adornment, Jewelry
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Size:
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8"
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| Old traditional style comb of hard wood. Throughout the Pacific one's head was very important almost sacred as it was believed to be the site of a person's spiritual power or "mana". Among Fijians great care was taken with their hair dress. Combs were often used for decoration. | ||
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