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1921.56.8

Circular fan for blowing up charcoal fire made from plaited strips of plant leaf. [LKG 24/09/2009]

1921.56.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular fan for blowing up charcoal fire made from plaited strips of plant leaf. [LKG 24/09/2009]
Long description
Circular fan for blowing up charcoal fire made from plaited strips of plant leaf. Woven into the outermost coil of the fan are coloured flecks of ?wool, in orange, purple and dark blue. [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: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Pigment, Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Wool Textile Animal, Process Plaited, Process Basketry, Process Coiled, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Diameter 185 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.56.8

Search terms: Fire, Basketry, Fan, Fire Accessory

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