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2011.9.2

Flywhisk made from synthetic fibre with a turned wooden handle.

2011.9.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flywhisk made from synthetic fibre with a turned wooden handle.
Long description
Flywhisk made from synthetic fibre with a turned wooden handle. The synthetic fibre is supposed to replicate a yak's tail. The synthetic fibre is mostly white in colour with a blue tinge and yellowed ends.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector Clare Harris
PRM source Clare Harris
Date
Date collected
October/November 2010
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/02/2011
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Synthetic, Material Metal, Process Turned, Process Glued, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 760 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 2011.9.2

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