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 LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Sandy and Diane Besser, FA.2003.37.58

Object numberFA.2003.37.58

Collections

Beadwork

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

Discover More

Oba's beaded fly whisk (irukere)

mid-20th century

Weasel-tail shirt and leggings

Artist not recorded

c. 1895

Elephant (aka) Mask (mbap mteng)

Mid 20th Century AD

Oba's royal staff (opa)

circa 1950

Fly whisk

early 20th cent

Male traditional dress doll

Artist not recorded

1920-1972

early 20th cent

Mid 20th Century AD

Early 20th

mid 20th

Orikogbofo (Oba's British style coronet)

mid 20th century

Oba's (King's) crown

ca. 1900