Genet hair

Genet Genet genetta

Description

A small spotted carnivore (Genet genetta) found in Africa, southern Europe, and Asia. Hair from its black and gray banded tail has been used in artist brushes (Pinney 1999).

Synonyms and Related Terms

Genet genetta

Resources and Citations

• Zora Sweet Pinney, 'A Handle on the Terms used for Artists' Brushes', unpublished glossary, 1999

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "genet" [Accessed October 16, 2003].