Woven Fan
Chokwe People, D. R. Congo
Plant fibers, natural dye
16.25 by 9 inches (41.2 by 23 cm)
Early 20th century

A rare and finely woven fan attributed to the Chokwe ethnic group of Angola, southwestern D. R. Congo and northern Zambia, likely made for the royal court. Here is a link to a similar piece: Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, University of Michigan.
Ex. Private collection, London; ex. private collection, Madison, WI.
#6003

$1600