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African Yoruban Carved Wood & Leather Fly Whisk

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African Yoruban Carved Wood & Leather Fly Whisk

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A finely executed fly whisk with a figural handle carved from hard wood, depicting a standing female with boldly defined facial features and a ridged coiffure, hands held up to her chest, a bird in between covering her torso with another animal on her back - all above the full leather whisk. Custom stand. Size: 28" H (71.1 cm); 29.75" H (75.6 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex-private San Francisco, CA Collection

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Condition

Figure shows expected wear and a nick at the lower end. Both leather and wood figure show nice age wear.

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African Yoruban Carved Wood & Leather Fly Whisk

Name: African Yoruban Carved Wood & Leather Fly Whisk
SKU: 87827148
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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