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.

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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

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