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Flywhisk handle with four masks carved at the top
Flywhisk handle with four masks carved at the top
Object Number 988-18-50/12489
Display Title Flywhisk handle with four masks carved at the top
Descriptions
Object Description Flywisk handle with four masks carved at the top.
Inventory Description Wooden ornament, possibly handle, cylindrical with 4 human heads carved at top.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Baulé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.4 x 4.2 x 4.2 cm (7 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-18-50/12489
Provenance
Provenance Yacouba Traore (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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