Images(2)

DepartmentAfrica

Fanner

NameFanner

CultureMende

Datec. 1935

Place madeSierra Leone, Africa

MediumStraw

Dimensions12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Anna Kliene, A1968.32.2

Object numberA.1968.32.2

Collections

Africa.

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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