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DepartmentAsia

Wedding fan

NameFan

CultureSwat

DateMid to late 20th century

Place madeSwat Valley, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood, thread, metal, plant fiber, beads

Dimensions24 5/16 × 12 13/16 × 11/16 in. (61.8 × 32.5 × 1.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Roslyn Schrank, A.2017.56.17

Object numberA.2017.56.17

Collections

Asia

DescriptionTrapezoidal shaped fan decorated by warm-colored threads of red, pink, black and yellow in ornamental patterns. Fan attached to wooden rod with metal embellishments on top and bottom of fan shape.

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