Fan
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Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Fan, woven coconut leaf stiffened with ribs, dyed green strip decoration.
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Measurements
L409 x W267mm
Media/Materials description
Coconut leaf
History and use
This Torres Strait Island fan is made from woven strips of coconut fronds. Woven items like fans, bowls and mats are commonly seen at church, and during celebrations. Although not a popular choice by early collectors, woven items like fans have become more common in Torres Strait Islander collections in cultural institutions. Early collectors - who were predominantly male - tended to miss the significance and versatility of the skillsets involved in weaving, and the contribution of this to everyday life.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
QE11690
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