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Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0033   CAS 2017-0002-0033; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Handheld fan, of narrow pandanus fiber strips woven primarily in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Center circular area incorporates a horizontal brown and red design and has a superimposed border of greyish-brown and undyed strips; Wide exterior border of dark brown, greyish-brown and undyed strips surrounds the circle; Handle is made from flat piece of wood that has been completely wrapped in dark brown, red and undyed fibers fibers woven into triangular designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 39.6