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Object Number
988-18-50/12467
Display Title
Flywhisk, ceremonial
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceremonial flywhisk with mask carved on handle. Typically these flywhisks are covered with goldleaf over the wooden handle. On this particular one the goldleaf has been chipped away.
Inventory Description
Brush, hair bristles, finely incised and carved handle, red wool tied at center.
Classification
- Brush
- Shaft, modified
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Baulé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ivory Coast
Dimensions
Overall: 46.4 x 9 x 9 cm (18 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-18-50/12467
Provenance
Provenance
Abdourahamane Mounkaila
(10/87-8/88)
Collector
Christopher B. Steiner
(10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor
Christopher B. Steiner
(10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
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