Fly Whisk
Item
Accession Number
2019.17
Title
Fly Whisk
Ethnic Group
Luba
Subject
Figure|Social Status|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Copper Wire|Animal Fur
Format
H x W x D: 14 x 1.75 x 1.5 in. (35.56 x 4.445 x 3.81 cm)
Description
Figural fly whisk consisting of a seated female terminal, a handle wrapped with copper wire and organic material, and an animal fur whisk. The terminal is a well-carved seated female with a traditional coiffure, natural facial features, long pointed breasts, and abdominal scarification.
