Palm Fibre Brush

A brush, or broom, for sweeping the floor. It is made out of palm fibres which have been folded in half, and reinforced with cane. Its handle has a geometric design in dark and light fibres. The British Museum catalogue described the brush as a fan.

Further Information

• Type: Domestic equipment
• Object: Palm Fibre Brush
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 450mm [L] x 380mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1949
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: D. K. Oldman
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1949.46.816

Related Objects