Horn back scratcher

Made:
India
Horn back scratcher

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Horn back scratcher
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Horn back scratcher, with long cylindrical stem tapering to a point at the proximal end and terminating in a hand at the distal end, possibly Indian

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A166846
Materials:
complete and horn
Measurements:
overall: 26 mm x 390 mm x 40 mm,
type:
back scratcher
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)