DepartmentAsia

Fan

NameFan

Date20th Century

Place madePunjab?, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumPalm, Wood, Fabric, Metal

DimensionsA: 15.5" X 7.25"W

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.1521

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionThe body of this fan is shaped like a medieval battle axe and rotates around a lathed wooden handle. The fan is woven from palm fiber and covered with cloth braid and sequins.

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