Fly whisk

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This fly whisk is made of a wooden handle fitted with animals tail with long hair. It is used by old men to ward off flies and as an ornament by women during traditional dances and circumcision ceremonies.

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Title: Fly whisk
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Tail
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Community: Luo

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