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Ritual Fly Whisk, 20th Century
Kuba culture; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Horse hair, iro…
Fly Whisk
Ritual Fly Whisk, 20th Century
Kuba culture; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Horse hair, iro…
Ritual Fly Whisk, 20th Century Kuba culture; Democratic Republic of the Congo Horse hair, iron, horn, bone, bead and cement; 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 31 in. 97.82.3 Gift of Mr. Charles O. Parker

Fly Whisk

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-fly whisks
Culture Kuba
Date20th Century
Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumHorse hair, iron, horn, bone, bead and cement
Dimensions3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 31 in. (8.9 x 8.3 x 78.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Charles O. Parker
Object number97.82.3
DescriptionKasai Culture, Democratic republic of the Congo (zaire). Kasai "witch doctor's" ritual implement with beaded handle,horse hair,iron, horns,bone,ashes imbeded in cement.
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