Fly Whisk

About this object

Narrative

The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum said this was acquired from Father W. Palmer, 1912. This is assumed to be the same Father Palmer that Frank Burnett obtained Fijian pieces from, for his own collection.

Physical description

Fly whisk made of wooden branch for a handle and with long strands of coconut fibre. Fibre cord looped around top part of handle.