H74.639.2762

Fan. Description: Woven palm(?) fibre fan with blue,yellow and red embroidery thread woven in circular like patterns on the body of the fan. The outside edge has white and gray feathers attached. Condition:excellent. Remarks: Storage:Polynesia. "Chicken feathers. Post World War II trade item, Marshall or Gilbert Islands." (William Davenport, 2/95) "Woven of palm. Found in Marshall and Gilbert Islands, spread also to Tokelau, etc." (Roger Rose, 4/95)