Flywhisk with human face; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

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Accession Number
1986/2.93
Title
Flywhisk with human face
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Artist Nationality
Congolese (Zairean)
Medium and Support
ivory, wood, copper wire, beads and animal skin with hair
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Object Creation Place
Africa (continent)
Congo, Democratic Republic of the (nation)
Credit Line
Museum purchase made possible by the Betty J. Lockett Memorial Fund
Dimensions
54.5 cm (21 7/16 in.)
Century
20th century
Primary Object Classification
Sculpture
Primary Keywords
faces
fly whisks
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
heads
objects we use
the human body
tools and equipment
upper body
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