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.
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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