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broom

human history
  • Description

    Brush

    Made from reeds, cotton thread, and beads. A small hand held brush or broom made from gathered dried reeds. The hand held end has beaded ornamentation, dark green beads at the top and bottom of the handle, and white and red beading around the grip

  • Place
    Republic of South Africa
  • Accession Number
    1986.237
  • Accession Date
    31 Oct 1986
  • Other Id

    52337 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

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