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1989.47.13

Flag-shaped fan of plaited palm-leaf, with openwork pattern. Wooden handle. [LKG 24/09/2009]


1989.47.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flag-shaped fan of plaited palm-leaf, with openwork pattern. Wooden handle. [LKG 24/09/2009]
Long description
Flag-shaped fan of plaited palm-leaf, with openwork pattern. Wooden handle. The design of the fan head leaves some open areas in the weave, this has been used to create a pattern of a triangular section in each corner and a rough diamond at the centre. The fan is an overall dull gold-brown colour. [LKG 24/09/2009]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1989
Date collected
By 1989
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 1989
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Plaited, Process Basketry, Process Bound, Process Tied, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Width 182 mm, Length 492 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1989.47.13

Search terms: Fan, Basketry