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
DescriptionMulticolored beadwork with intricate geometric designs cover the handles of both, Gold /tan hair. Wrapped with a leather or fiber card at its base.
mid-20th century
circa 1950
Early 20th
mid 20th
mid 20th century
ca. 1900
late 19th century - early 20th century
1920-1972
c.1980
1920-1972