Asked by Tionia Owens on Sep 27, 2024

The fly-whisk hilt from Igbo-Ukwu is cast by which of the following means?

A) Clay
B) Hammered metal
C) Lost wax
D) Carved wood

Fly-Whisk Hilt

The handle part of a fly-whisk, which is a traditional tool used to swat or shoo away flies, often intricately designed and made from various materials.

Lost Wax

A sculpting technique where a model is made in wax, covered with clay, melted out, and replaced with molten metal to form the sculpture.

  • Acknowledge the contribution of the exchange between African and European traditions in shaping art forms.