Catalog Number |
CAS 2016-0005-0016 |
![CAS 2016-0005-0016; Fan](https://monarch.calacademy.org/mnt/image_db/anthro/2016-0005-0016.jpg) |
Category |
Basketry; Tools & Implements |
Object Name |
Fan |
Culture |
Micronesian: Chuukese |
Global Region |
Oceania |
Country |
Federated States of Micronesia |
State/Prov./Dist. |
Chuuk (Truk) |
County |
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Other Geographic
Data |
Caroline Islands |
Maker's Name |
unknown |
Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1985 |
Collection Name |
N/A |
Materials |
Plant fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Chicken feathers; Dye |
Description |
Fan composed of heart-shaped turtle shell piece surrounded by woven plant fiber and edged with white chicken feathers, four cluster of which are dyed blue, yellow and bright pink; Square woven plant fiber handle. |
Dimensions (cm) |
Width = ca. 24.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = ca. 37.8 |