DepartmentAfrica

Oba's beaded fly whisk (irukere)

NameFly whisk

CultureYoruba

Datemid-20th century

Place madeNigeria, Africa

Mediumglass beads, cotton, animal tail or fur

DimensionsOverall: 22 1/16 in. (56 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser

Object numberFA.2003.37.58

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionMulticolored beadwork with intricate geometric designs cover the handles of both, Gold /tan hair. Wrapped with a leather or fiber card at its base.

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