Fan Item Number: 1525/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, white-yellow, semicircular woven object with a brown shell at centre. Woven material is attached to the shell via fourteen holes bored through the shell's outer edge. Woven material has a long, fringed border.
Item History
- Made in Cook Islands during 1992
- Owned by Susan Roote before May 11, 1992
- Received from Susan Roote (Donor) on May 11, 1992
What
- Name
- Fan
- Identification Number
- 1525/2
- Type of Item
- fan
- Material
- puku shell and coconut palm fibre
- Overall
- height 1.6 cm, width 37.0 cm, depth 25.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cook Islanders
- Previous Owner
- Susan Roote
- Received from
- Susan Roote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cook Islands
When
- Creation Date
- during 1992
- Ownership Date
- before May 11, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on May 11, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 55
- Accession Number
- 1525/0002