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Object Number 00-8-70/55374.1
Display Title Fans with palmwood handles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fan, triangular woven blade, notched top, braided hair binding, wood handle
Classification
  • Fan
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / Niue
Additional Geographic Terms Cook Islands
Dimensions Overall: 75.3 x 42.6 x 1.9 cm (29 5/8 x 16 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 00-8-70/55374; 55374
Provenance
Collector U.S. Fish Commission Ship Albatross Expedition (1899-1900)
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1899-1900)
Collector Dr. William McMichael Woodworth (1899-1900)
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz (1900)

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