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Fan
Samoan
1893
Object Place: American Samoa
Dimensions
51 x 38 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.482
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with cuscus grass mounted on circular bamboo foundation with handle on side. Foundation covered with painted bark paper with green and red floral design on yellow (inner circle), greed and red floral design and dots at hanndle, white cloth on handle. Attached ticket reads "F.P. Bhumgara and Co. Worlds Fair 1893" (Sold at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893).