Sikh Comb (Khangra, Wooden)

Sikh Comb (Khangra, Wooden)

Sikh

In the Sikh tradition, the comb or Khangra represents one of the five articles of faith in Sikhism. Collectively named Kakars, these religious objects are worn by both male and females, and it ties to the external identify to the Sikh rehni or “Sikh way of life.” The comb featured in the collection is a small object made of wood, it's intended to be used twice daily to help clean and remove tangles, it symbolizes cleanliness and it is a reminder to Sikhs that being tidy and organized is part of their Sikh identity.

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Source:

McLeod, H., (2008). The Five Ks of the Khalsa Sikhs. Journal of the American Oriental Society, 128(2), 325-331. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25608364Chan, Alan (2013), "Laozi," Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford: Stanford University.

Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA)

Dr. William V. Puffenberger

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A Small Wooden Comb

Puffenberger #80

India