Artifact Number:
 11173

Object:
Fan


Material:
 Wood, fiber, cordage, human hair, coconut

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Niue, Niue, Polynesia

Comments:
 Handles of false mahogany, bound with human hair (overlay pattern), Spade shaped plaited blade with 3 saw teeth at tip. Open plain weave pattern with coconut and midribs in open square pattern. 2 of 3 fans.



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