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Object #     2006-29/43
Object name     Basketry Fan
Culture of Origin     Marshall Islands
Materials     Kimej, Dye, Pandanus, Coconut Palm, Hibiscus
Techniques     Coiled, Plaited, Dyed
Exhibit Label    

The colored elements of these fans have been created with artificial dyes made from office supplies. Fans from this period were made both for sale to visitors and for Islanders' use.
Source     Ms. Joan K. Edberg
Location     Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Credit     Donald M. & Kathleen L. Harshbarger Collection


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