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Oba's Flywhisk

Not on view
Beaded cylindrical handle topped with a tuft of dark brown animal hair, decorated with multicolored glass beads in bands and curved patterns
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Oba's Flywhisk
Culture
Yoruba peoples
Place Made
Africa, Nigeria
Medium
Glass beads, brown hair, cotton fabric, cardboard (?), wood (?)
Dimensions
Length: 19 1/4 in. (48.90 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Strain
Accession Number
AC1993.219.11
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
African Art