Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Fly Whisk |
Fly Switch |
Fly Swish |
293 554 |
Object Number | ABDUA:25904 |
Other Number | H79+4 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Creator | UOA\s04hc6 |
Brief Description | Fly whisk made from the tail of an ox, wrapped around a wooden stick. Dark red/ brown in colour. |
Dimensions | L: 625 x Diam (handle): 20mm |
Materials | Wood, Ox hide/ skin |
Condition | Good |
Completeness | Complete |
Maker | Hausa People |
Object Production Date | 1904 |
Place Key | Africa, West Africa, Nigeria |
Field Collector | MacGregor, Sir William |
Aquisition Source | MacGregor, Sir William |