feather fan, fan

feather fan, fan

feather fan, fan

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Introduction

The fan is made of feathers and birch bark, decorated with moose hair embroidery on both sides and with a stuffed bird with inserted glass eyes in the center of the fan section. Probably made by Huron-Wendat for sale in the souvenir trade. Donated by V. J. Hortz.

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

stylistic evidence

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

catalogue card and additional infomations by N. Stolle

Materials

birchbark, moose hair (natural, green shades, faded violet, blue shades, yellow), brown cotton yarn, white goose feathers, turkey down, cotton, stuffed bird with glass eyes

Techniques or Format

The handle is made of two pieces of birch bark, floral embroidered with moose hair on both sides; the fan is made of stiff cotton cloth, covered with feathers. Sewing done with cotton yarn.

Motifs and Patterns

floral

Condition: good
Current Location: Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-481
GKS Reference Number: 838
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

44.2, -84.4

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