Aboriginal Australian. Fly Wisk (Wori), 20th century. Wood, emu feathers, ochre, plant gum or beeswax, 34 13/16 x 13 3/8 in. (88.5 x 34 cm). Henry L. Batterman Fund, 47.131.11. Creative Commons-BY.

Fly Wisk (Wori)

20th century

Aboriginal Australian

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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Maker/Artist: Aboriginal Australian
Classification: Accessory
Formatted Medium: Wood, emu feathers, ochre, plant gum or beeswax
Medium: wood, emu, feathers, ochre, plant, gum, beeswax
Locations: Place made: Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia, Possible place made: near Echo Island, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Dimensions: 34 13/16 x 13 3/8 in. (88.5 x 34 cm)
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Fly Wisk (Wori)

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