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Fan or hand screen
Object Number 2004.24.15115
Display Title Fan or hand screen
Descriptions
Object Description Fan or hand screen. Polynesia: Society Is. Tahiti
Subject
  • Fan
  • Hand
  • Screen
  • Weave
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Windward Islands / Tahiti
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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