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1921.53.10

Flag-shaped fan of wool-work in yellow, black, blue, white and peach woven into designs of triangles in rows. [LKG 24/09/2009]

1921.53.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flag-shaped fan of wool-work in yellow, black, blue, white and peach woven into designs of triangles in rows. [LKG 24/09/2009]
Long description
Flag-shaped fan of wool-work in yellow, black, blue, white and peach woven into designs of triangles in rows. The fan is edged wit a dark brown and black patterned strip of textile along its bottom edge and the same material has been used to cover the top half of the handle. The remaining part of the handle is plain bamboo or cane and undecorated. Each square with a triangle within on the fan is woven from three colours. Around the edge of the fan are small tassels alternating between peach and yellow in colour. [LKG 24/09/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
[Eastern Sudan]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/10/1921
Materials and processes
Material Wool Textile Animal, Material Pigment, Process Woven, Process Dyed, Process Stitched, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Width 233 mm, Length 450 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.53.10

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