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Flywhisk
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Flywhisk

Maker Kuba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumIvory, hair and string
Dimensions12 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (31.1 x 3.5 x 19.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.52
Collections
DescriptionFlywisk with ivory handle carved with a human head and with a geometric carved pommel, hair and string, and a deeply stained patina.
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