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Fanner
Fanner
Museum of International Folk Art

Fanner

Datec. 1935
Place madeSierra Leone, Africa
MediumStraw
Dimensions12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Anna Kliene, A1968.32.2
Object numberA.1968.32.2
DescriptionCircular, coil weave with tan and yellow spiral design. Used to fan coals at the fire. Probably cover for a calabash; was given to donor as gift upon her inquiry as to what it was. At that time it was black with smoke.
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