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Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)
Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)
Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)

Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)

Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_front.jpg)

Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_front.jpg)

Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_detail2.jpg)

Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_detail2.jpg)

Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_detail1.jpg)

Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_detail1.jpg)

Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_back.jpg)

Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.25.873_back.jpg)

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Fan with Handle

Arts of the Americas

CULTURE Probably Huron
MEDIUM Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body
  • Place Made: Eastern Woodlands, United States
    • DATES late 19th–early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
    ACCESSION NUMBER 25.873
    CREDIT LINE Gift of C. T. Dotter
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Feather fan with bark handle decorated with quillwork. The fan is circular with white feathers in the center and light blue, dyed feathers on the edges. A small bird body with brown and white feathers is affixed to the center.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Probably Huron. Fan with Handle, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)
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    Probably Huron. <em>Fan with Handle</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Feathers, porcupine quills, bark, bird body, 13 9/16 x 11 1/4 in. (34.4 x 28.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of C. T. Dotter, 25.873. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.873_acetate_bw.jpg)

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