DepartmentAfrica

Oba's beaded fly whisk (irukere)

Namefly whisk

CultureYoruba

Datemid-20th century

Place madeNigeria, Africa

Mediumglass beads, cotton, animal tail or fur

DimensionsOverall: 26 in. (66 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser

Object numberFA.2003.37.59

Collections

DescriptionMulticolored beadwork with intricate geometric designs over handles. Has a reddish hair whisk.

mid-20th century

circa 1950

Artist Not Recorded

c. 1895

Early 20th

mid 20th

mid 20th century

ca. 1900

Mid 20th Century AD

c. 1945

ca. 1950

Belle Deacon

1980-1986

Mid 20th Century AD