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Whisk, 15 in. l. with braided turret shaped handle, loop for hanging. Drawing s
Whisk, 15 in. l. with braided turret shaped handle, loop for hanging. Drawing s
Object Number 973-42-50/11763
Display Title Whisk, 15 in. l. with braided turret shaped handle, loop for hanging. Drawing s
Descriptions
Object Description Whisk, 15 in. l. with braided turret shaped handle, loop for hanging. Drawing sent to collector for identification, Dec. 1974
Inventory Description Hand broom, grain stalks, spiral woven handle, bound withvegetable fiber, loop
Classification
  • Broom
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Lemu; Gidda Kiramu; Hero Guduru
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 40 x 8.8 x 6.1 cm (15 3/4 x 3 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11763

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