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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