Tuope (Twill Fire Fan)
Maker
Unknown, Noanamá Chocó
MediumFiber, tree vines
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Mortimer C. Howe Fund
Object numberNLA1970.029.HOW
DescriptionFire fans (tuope). Made by women, of split arboreal vines. Large diamond shaped fan with light and dark rectangular patterns, wrapped handle.
ClassificationsUnknown
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