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KANGA, SIKH WOODEN COMB

2023
Overview

The Kanga is a traditional wooden comb of Sikh's and is used for combing and securing the hair underneath a turban. The sacred Kanga is kept in the hair behind the Rishi knot on top of the head. The Kanga is made of wood from the Azadirachta Indica, commo

Historical information

The 5 Kakars (5 K's), are items that identify a Sikh as dedicated to the religious order of Sikhism. These 5 K's, based on their names in the Punjabi language, include the Kesh/Keski (hair/turban), Kanga (comb), Kara (steel bangle), Kahera (short trousers

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Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2023.6
Width
11 mm
Height or length
51 mm
Depth
91 mm
Keywords
Piara Waters
SIKH
SINGH Manveer
Year
2023
Statement of significance

This collection of objects is associated with the experiences of families and individuals who migrated to Australia in the 1900s and settled in the City of Armadale. The collection represents the challenges they faced in starting a new home in the City, r

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