DepartmentAfrica
Oba's beaded fly whisk (irukere)
Namefly whisk
CultureYoruba
Datemid-20th century
Place madeNigeria, Africa
Mediumglass beads, cotton, animal tail or fur
DimensionsOverall: 26 in. (66 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.59
DescriptionMulticolored beadwork with intricate geometric designs over handles. Has a reddish hair whisk.
mid-20th century
circa 1950
Early 20th
mid 20th
mid 20th century
ca. 1900
ca. 1950
1920-1972
