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1902.57.2

Fan made of areca spathe. [LKG 04/09/2009]

1902.57.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fan made of areca spathe. [LKG 04/09/2009]
Long description
Fan made of areca spathe. A simple cut out fan shape. The spathe is naturally warped, and on the concave side the fan has a rougher natural texture than on the convex. Golden brown in colour. [LKG 04/09/2009]
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source British Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
By 1902
Acquisition information
Donated: 1902
Materials and processes
Material Palm Spathe Leaf Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter 277 mm, Length: max 374 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.57.2

Search terms: Fan, Basketry

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