E1352: India- Khus-Khus Fan

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1352

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear

Marks/Labels:

Boston Children's Museum Label (on end of handle): AW 510

Luther College Ethnographic Collection Label: E1352

Materials:

botanical ➔ grass
botanical
colorant ➔ dye
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ satin
metal

Dimensions:

29.5 cm L
22 cm W

Provenance of Object:

The object was gifted to the boston Children's museum by the International Institute House in 1952. The Boston Children's Museum gifted the object to the Luther College Ethnographic Collection in 2016.

Khus is sprinkled with water, and then fanned; it gives cool breeze. North of Delhi; Khus from plant, and these are the fibres of the plant. Value: $1.00 in 1952.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ India

Production Date:

Prior to 1952

Use/Function:

Khus is sprinkled with water, and then fanned; it gives cool breeze. North of Delhi; Khus from plant, and these are the fibres of the plant. Value: $1.00 in 1952.

Source Locality:

India/Ceylon/Sri Lanka**

Acquisition Date:

1952

Description:

Khus-Khus heart-shaped fan. The Khus-Khus strands are held in place by straw bands in pink and purple. Outer trim is made of covered wire. Wood handle wrapped in colored cotton thread.

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