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1931.69.12

Flywhisk of dark animal tail hair with brass and copper covered handle. [MJD 06/08/2009]


1931.69.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flywhisk of dark animal tail hair with brass and copper covered handle. [MJD 06/08/2009]
Long description
Flywhisk of dark animal tail hair with brass and copper covered handle. The brass and copper is spiralled around the handle alternately, changing after 8-11 turns. The handle ends in a iron loop. [MJD 06/08/2009]
Geographical reference
Benue Wukari
Cultural groups
Tiv
Person
Field collector Roger Meaden Downes
PRM source Roger Meaden Downes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Animal Tail, Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Wound, Process Bound, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 645 mm, Width: max 85 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.69.12

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