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Fixed feather fan

Native American, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
Late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Canada

Medium/Technique Dyed feathers
Dimensions 24 x 36 cm (9 7/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Thomas Logan Orser
Accession Number1979.446
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionRed dyed marabou feathers mounted on natural turkey feather foundation; stuffed bird (snow bunting) at center obverse. Birchbark handle embroidered in polychrome (purple, green, yellow, white) floral motif with dyed moosehair.