Artifact Number:
02158
Object:
Fly whisk
fue
Material:
plant (coconut, wood), metal
Dimensions:
Origin:
Samoa, Polynesia
Comments:
Of coconut fiber w/ wooden handle; metal band on end of handle. Fly whisk formerly used by the Tulafele or Tulafale (public orator). Belonged to Chief Malietoa; given by him while in prison on Samoa to Mr. Grosch.
This object is associated with Malietoa
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