Fly whisks
Item
Identifier
2023.015
Title
Fly whisks
Type
Equipment
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Date
20th century
Creator
Unknown
Culture
Ethiopian?
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Description
Possibly part of fly whisks, missing handles. Carried to brush away flies, in a ceremonial context, especially in Africa, also serving as a symbol of high position or authority, usually made of flexible fibers mounted on a handle.
Measurements
Length: 13 in. (33 cm), 12 in. (30 cm)
Medium
Brown horse hair
Subject
flywhisk; fly whisk; flywhisks; Africa; African; Ethiopia
Source
Transfer from the Matson Museum of Anthropology
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