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Fly Whisk
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Fly Whisk

Artist/Maker (Ivory Coast)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood, paint and animal hair
DimensionsOverall: 18 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (46.7 x 4.1 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.37
    DescriptionFly whisk for a diviner or priest. The handle bears double images of the powerful men’s society mask, bo nun amuin.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fly Whisk
    Luguru people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Personal Devotional Figure
    Baulé people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Helmet Mask (Bo Nun Amuin)
    Baulé people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fly Whisk
    Artist Unknown
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Power Figure
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Man's Ceremonial Corset
    Dinka people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Kran people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Dan people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Grebo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Staff
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Paint Brush
    Artist Unknown
    19th century or earlier
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Heddle Pulley
    Baulé people
    mid 20th century
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