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Fly-whisk handle

Description

Fly-whisk handle of carved wood and feathers, with finial of two stylised figures standing back to back: Polynesian, from Tahiti, Society Islands, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1899.55

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Fly-whisk handle

Production information

Tahiti, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia

Date

19th century

Materials

Wood, Feather

Physical description

Carved wood and feathers

Associations

Collector: James Brooks of Inveresk

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