Description:

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 1940s CE. A wide spade-shaped fan constructed from tightly woven strands of coconut leaves (drau ni niu) and coconut sennit fibers (magimagi). The fronds were naturally sun-dried, and present with a beige hue. The points along the lateral sides as well as the top enable ample air movement when fanned, given its structural flexibility. Palm leaf fans like this were for both personal use - ideal for keeping cool and shooing away flies - and ceremonial use. The spade shape mimics the end of a boat paddle. Fans are traditionally swung around by women during the Fijian 'seasea' dance, and male warriors traditionally wield them during their dances as symbols of prestige and skill. Size: 17" L x 12" W (43.2 cm x 30.5 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Fraying to end of handle. Minor fraying to spade. Tightly woven and well preserved.

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