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Fly whisk (modern) - palm with beaded handle (white, blue & lavender) ; fringe o
Fly whisk (modern) - palm with beaded handle (white, blue & lavender) ; fringe o
Object Number 39-61-20/6396
Display Title Fly whisk (modern) - palm with beaded handle (white, blue & lavender) ; fringe o
Descriptions
Object Description Fly whisk (modern) - palm with beaded handle (white, blue & lavender) ; fringe of cowrie shells
Inventory Description Fly whisk, palm leaves, beaded handle withshell and bead fringe, loop at base
Classification
  • Whisk
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Palm fiber, Glass, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 70 x 6.1 x 5.7 cm (27 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-61-20/6396

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