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Artifact

Egyptian Fly Whisk

Description

  • A collection of reeds tied together to make a whisk. 
  • Red thread and green thread wound around one end to make a handle. 

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 15' 29.736" N
Longitude: 33° 48' 14.861" E

Date

Prior to 1931

Dimensions

inches
Length:
27.5

Events, Places, People

  • John Growder

  • Egypt

Originating Location

Africa›Egypt

Subject

  • An Egyptian fly whisk made of reeds tied together with red and green thread to form a handle. There are four thin bands of dark brown thread to the right of the handle. The reeds fan out towards the end like a broom.
  • The handle of a fly whisk, made with red and green thread wrapped around pieces of reeds. There are four bands of dark brown thread wrapped around the whisk to the right of the handle. The bands are spaced apart.

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