Fan

Maker
Unknown Maker
Description
Black ostrich feathers form the fan. The handle is bound with black leather and decorated with three brown leather bands, two green leather bands and one plaited brown band. Leather wrist band at the end of the handle.
Used by paramount chiefs and the appertain in Nigeria.
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Media/Materials
Fan, leather and black ostrich feathers
Measurements
780 x 270 x 25mm
Production place
Nigeria
Collection
Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1972/118/5

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