COMBing Through Time

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Making of the comb


Bone carving was a special skill as it was all about precision. It was not something anyone could do.

The type of material, shape, and size of the object depended on what kind of bone was used. The bone also had to be cleaned and boiled in order to be used.

The tools used were axes and drawknives to strip off the bark from tusks and antlers. Saws were used to cut through bones, antles, horns, and tusks.

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Different parts of the comb


The comb contains three main parts:

- Grip plates (Connecting plates)

- Tine plates (Tooth plates)

- Rivets

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Stories from the Comb


Comb Making

The comb is made of bone, specifically of horn, as bone materials were largely available during the Iron Age

The symbolic meaning of using bone materials is often associated with ideas of fertility, strength, and growth.


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