Barkcloth beater

Description

Barkcloth beater with cigar-shaped head of reddish wood with face deeply cross-hatched, and handle of cane inserted through a hole burnt in the head: Africa, Eastern Africa, Uganda or Kenya, Lake Victoria, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1925.270

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Barkcloth beater

Production information

Lake Victoria, Uganda, Eastern Africa
Lake Victoria, Kenya, Eastern Africa

Materials

Wood, Cane

Physical description

Cigar-shaped head of reddish wood with face deeply cross-hatched; cane handle