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Cowtail fly whisk - wooden handle
Cowtail fly whisk - wooden handle
Object Number 34-91-50/458
Display Title Cowtail fly whisk - wooden handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fly whisk, carved wooden handle, cylindrical, animal tail at end
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tereki
  • Maragoli
  • Hamite
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Materials Wood, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 80 x 1.6 x 2 cm (31 1/2 x 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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