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North African, probably Egyptian
Object Place: North Africa, probably Egypt
Medium/Technique
Beadwork
Dimensions
63 cm (24 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.474
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFly whisk (chauries) of split pandanus. Beadwork handle in blue and white diamond design with black borders, black, white and green bands; courie shells depend from head of handle; polychrome bead loop from base.