The beginnings of a fan, consisting of a bunch of four dyed fronds. [JC [OPS Move] 28/10/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: The beginnings of a fan, consisting of a bunch of four dyed fronds. [JC [OPS Move] 28/10/2016]
Long description: Description added by [RJ 24/2/2003] - A bunch of four dyed fronds split and joined together with around an inch of braiding to start a fan. The thick bases of the fronds protrude from the start of braid. As the braid finished, the split fronds fan out. Secured further with an elastic band.
Geographical reference: Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman; Musandam Bayah
Cultural groups: Dahoori
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones; PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period: Date made: Before 07/12/1985
Date collected: Before 7 December 1985
Acquisition information: Donated: 2003
Materials and processes: Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Pigment, Process Braided, Process Dyed
Dimensions: Depth: max 12 mm, Width: max 271 mm, Length: max 656 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2003.10.114 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Basketry 172
Research and responses: More information on fans - see record 2003.10.23 [RJ 21/1/2003]\

Search terms: Fan, Technique

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