Whisk Item Number: K5.126 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Whisk made of long strands of grass ? that has been gathered together at one end and ornamented with a thick band of beadwork. The beadwork has a design of bands in white, red and green that are interrupted with vertical lines of white, and there is a handle formed by a single strand of alternating red and white beadwork.
History Of Use
Normally a fly whisk, however the beadwork suggests possible ceremonial use rather than daily use.
Item History
- Made in South Africa
- Collected during 1915
- Owned by Mrs. Richard Langdon and Richard Langdon
- Owned by R. Moir Maclagan before August 24, 1960
- Received from R. Moir Maclagan (Donor) on August 24, 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Richard Langdon, Richard Langdon and R. Moir Maclagan
- Received from
- R. Moir Maclagan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Collection Date
- during 1915
- Ownership Date
- before August 24, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on August 24, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0032/0021