Fan

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/34

A small fan, with a woven centre, creating a white diamond-shape at centre within a circular web of green. The outer edge of the fan is decorated with white and bright pink feathers. A long, tapering woven handle extends up to the fan blade.

  • Narrative

    Collected by Jack A. Tobin


  • Type of Item fan
  • Culture Marshallese
  • Material feather, pandanus leaf, acrylic fibre
  • Measurements height 36.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Marshall Islands

  • Collection Date between 1980 and 1989
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0034