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One fly flap of wooden handle and vegetable fibre lash.
One fly flap of wooden handle and vegetable fibre lash.
Object Number 46-78-50/6106
Display Title One fly flap of wooden handle and vegetable fibre lash.
Descriptions
Object Description One fly flap of wooden handle and vegetable fibre lash. striped iron around part of handle
Inventory Description Brush, wooden handle, metal wire coiled at end, fiber bristles at top.
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Fiber, Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 52 x 1.8 x 3.6 cm (20 1/2 x 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6106
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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