Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. armaments
7. percussive weapons

Anotations

Scope note:

Instruments used to kill insects, usually consisting of a flat piece of perforated material or wire mesh attached to a handle. Distinguished from "fly whisks," which are carried to brush away flies and may serve as a symbol of high position or authority.