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1999.6.6

Fan or fire fan of woven palm leaf with bifurcated handle. [LKG 25/09/2009]

1999.6.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fan or fire fan of woven palm leaf with bifurcated handle. [LKG 25/09/2009]
Long description
Fan or fire fan of woven palm leaf with bifurcated handle. The fan has a straight top edge and straight sides which curve in at the bottom corners to meet the handle. The colour of the fan is a dullish gold-brown. [LKG 25/09/2009]
Geographical reference
Vanuatu
Oceania > Melanesia > Vanuatu
Malampa Province Malakula
Person
Field collector Raymond Ernst Clausen
PRM source Tandy Clausen
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
1960s
Acquisition information
Acquired: 1993, uncertain Acquired: 1999
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Process Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length x Width 380 x 250 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1999.6.6

Search terms: Fan, Fire, Basketry, Fire Accessory

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