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. This was originally part of the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum collection, originally acquired at Gledinnings Auction Rooms, London, in 1932. It was acquired by the British Museum in 1954.

Further Information

• Type: Domestic equipment
• Object: Palm Fibre Brush
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 440mm [L] x 350mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1954
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.2940

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