| Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
| Object Name | Fly-Whisk |
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| Object Number | ABDUA:7340 |
| Other Number | H79 |
| Other Number Type | old number |
| Brief Description | Fly-whisk in wood, made from a white/ blonde-coloured ox tail and covered in white, light brown and dark brown leather. Top and bottom of handle decorated in woven band of white and dark brown leather thonging. Top of handle has a plaited light brown leather loop attached for suspension. An example of Mandingo leather working. |
| Dimensions | L (including looped handle): 710mm |
| Materials | Wood, leather, ox skin & hair |
| Condition | Good |
| Completeness | Complete |
| Maker | Hausa People? |
| Place Key | Africa, West Africa, Gold Coast |
| Publication Note | Reid R W p310. See Museum Committe Report 1st October 1906. |
| Aquisition Source | Moir, Dr. F W (Sekondi, West Africa) |