Fan Item Number: K4.91 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain woven fan that has a triangular shape. Stems placed together. Leaves split and woven together. Has a wood stick handle.
Cultural Context
domestic use
Item History
- Made in East Africa, Africa
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
- Name
- Fan
- Identification Number
- K4.91
- Type of Item
- fan
- Material
- dun palm leaf
- Manufacturing Technique
- split and woven
- Overall
- height 43.0 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 2.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- East African
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Africa, Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0022/0110