Fan

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/33

Plaited fan of coconut leaf. The plaiting forms a spine down the centre, extending out into a straight handle.


  • Type of Item fan
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material coconut leaf
  • Measurements height 38.0 cm, width 32.6 cm, depth 0.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0033