Object name: Broom / Loans: S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Broom, accession number 5-14171, described as Fatsi- 'something to sweep with'., Tanzania, Mbulu district, Datlaa village, Hay-Charmo clan, Tarmo Tambo's house, Iraqw people. 5-14171, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. JB62. File code: 1.5 July 3), 1981. Collector: J. Bacharach. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Bundled tlantli grass. Context of use: Used by women and girls to sweep inside of the house, outside sweeping uses other materials. Made by a man in the village, Lago. Owned by Hhando, Tarmo's wife. Description: Broom; bundle of fibers lashed together in 2 places (one terminal); herringbone(?) twining. L. 43 cm, Circum. 17 cm.