Basketry Fan

A circular fan. It has been woven out of yellow and natural grass, or raffia, over splints that group in the centre. It has a rectangular handle, bound in yellow and natural raffia, with a plaited loop for hanging.

Related Videos

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Basketry Fan
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 335mm [L] x 221mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.fk

Related Objects

Cotton Mat

Domestic equipment

Cotton Mat

Domestic equipment, Textiles, cloth

Sieve

Domestic equipment

Gourd Cup

Domestic equipment

Cigarette Case

Domestic equipment