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Ceremonial Flywhisk, 20th Century Baule people; Ivory Coast Wood, horsehair, cloth and gold l…
Fly Whisk
Ceremonial Flywhisk, 20th Century Baule people; Ivory Coast Wood, horsehair, cloth and gold l…
Ceremonial Flywhisk, 20th Century Baule people; Ivory Coast Wood, horsehair, cloth and gold leaf; 46 x 4 3/4 in. 2004.68.1 Donand and Barbara Greek Fund Purchase

Fly Whisk

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-fly whisks
Culture Baule
Date20th Century
Made AtCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood, horsehair, cloth and gold leaf
Dimensions46 × 4 3/4 in. (116.8 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineDonand and Barbara Greek Fund Purchase
Object number2004.68.1
DescriptionElite regalia, whisk made of horse hair. Handle is gold leaf with lizard, crabs and human face. red felt, and twine. Baule, Ivory Coast, Africa
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