feather fan

feather fan

feather fan

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Introduction

A Huron-Wendat feathered fan with peacock feathers. The handle is made of birchbark ornamented with moosehair embroidery, both sides depicting a scene of person smoking with floral and tree motifs.

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin

Attribution based on style

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC generated

Materials

birchbark, peacock feathers, bluejay feather, other domestic bird feathers, moose hair, canvas

Techniques or Format

Handle is made of two pieces of birchbark ornamented with moosehair embroidery. Feathers are laid on a canvas stiffener and inserted between the birchbark pieces.

Motifs and Patterns

Both sides of handle show floral and tree motifs with person smoking

Other Notes

RP says peacock feathers are unusual

Dimensions: 26 × 21.5 × 0 cm
Current Location: National Museum of Denmark
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: HC.152g
GKS Reference Number: 45207
Record Creation Context

Visit to National Museum of Denmark of Ruth Phillips, Norman Vorano and Alex Nahwegahbow assisted by Mille Gabriel and Anja Blok Jespersen on June 24, 2016.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.6, -71.9