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Old man's fly swatter - consists of wooden rattles - 2 parts exactly the same
Old man's fly swatter - consists of wooden rattles - 2 parts exactly the same
Object Number 37-77-50/2945
Display Title Old man's fly swatter - consists of wooden rattles - 2 parts exactly the same
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fly swatter, cylindrical grooved handle with loop, hanging pieces, broken
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 36.4 x 13 x 5.5 cm (14 5/16 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object 37-77-50/2945
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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