Ebony and ivory back scratcher

Made:
India
Ebony and ivory back scratcher, wooden twisted stem

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Ebony and ivory back scratcher, wooden twisted stem
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Ebony and ivory back scratcher, wooden twisted stem, with ivory leaf with an abrasive surface at 1 end, and a hollow knop containing 2 balls at other end, possibly Indian

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A241917
Materials:
ebony and ivory
type:
back scratchers
credit:
Glendining