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Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0017   CAS 2016-0005-0017; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Large fan composed of rounded triangle framing three circles of red plant fiber, each of which is surrounded by four cowrie shells inside a plant fiber-wrapped circle; The rounded triangle is in turn framed by large fringes of plant fiber; Square woven plant fiber handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 57.3