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Fly whisk (?) (lisaret) - bird of paradise feathers, braiding around handle
Fly whisk (?) (lisaret) - bird of paradise feathers, braiding around handle
Object Number 62-7-70/4042
Display Title Fly whisk (?) (lisaret) - bird of paradise feathers, braiding around handle
Descriptions
Object Description Fly whisk (?) (lisaret) - bird of paradise feathers, braiding around handle (handle 16 1/2", feathers about 14 1/2")
Inventory Description Ornament, pointed bone with bird skin, long tail feathers, 2 cut and whitewashed
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Bird skin, Feather, Bone, Fur, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 105 x 6.8 x 1.1 cm (41 5/16 x 2 11/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 62-7-70/4042

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