Switch or fly-whisk

Description
Switch used in Emir's court as a sign of power. It has a long leather handle with an attached leather loop hand holder at the top end. Attached from the bottom end of the handle by stitching are long strands of natural fibres that have been dyed in green and red colours.
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Natural Fibres and Leather
Measurements
932 mm Length
Production place
Collection
Department collection type
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1972/118/4

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