Whisk
Mediumfiber, ebony, wire, horn
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Judge Elihu B. Taft
Object number1932.28.10
DescriptionLong bundle of flat narrow leaves or grass. One end is bound with wire and a horn and ebony handle is attached. Dark horn that holds the fibers has a loose ring with an incised twisted wire. One set of twisted wires incised and one set of twisted wire set in. Narrow part of handle of ebony has three sets of 2 incised rings and one set of three incised rings. Top finial has one carved ring.On View
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c. 1812
MELANESIA/INDONESIA
late 19th century
China