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Beaded Ceremonial Fly-Wisk

Beaded Ceremonial Fly-Wisk

Unknown

Artist
Unknown (Nigerian, Yorùbá People)
Title
Beaded Ceremonial Fly-Wisk
Date
early 20th century
Medium
Beads, brass, and raffia
Dimensions
27 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. Overall
Credit
Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Witt Strain
Accession No.
1992.83
Classification
Beadwork
Geography
Nigeria

Related

5 May 1992, gifted by Drs. James and Gladys Strain (Riverdale, NY) to the Elvehjem Museum of Art [now called Chazen Museum of Art]

  • Strung, Woven, Knitted & Sewn: Beadwork from Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas: Milwaukee Art Museum, 11/21/1997–1/18/1998

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