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1966.4.24

Folding fan of very thin skin.


1966.4.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Folding fan of very thin skin.
Long description
Folding fan of very thin skin. The two handles are covered with leather and have tassels of leather strips.
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector J. F. Ross
PRM source Mrs J.S. Ross
PRM source Mary E. Lockhead
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1932?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Parchment Skin Animal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length: max 460 mm folded
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.4.24

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