Peyote Fan
Cultureprobably Navajo
Dateca. 1920
MediumCormorant and chicken (?) feathers, glass beads, native leather, pigment, and silver button
DimensionsOverall: 23 inches (58.42 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert Blommer
Object number2003.30.5
On View
On viewGallery Location
- 208
Collections
DescriptionFeather fan comprised of dark-colored bird's tail, set into predominantly blue-beaded handle, with white-painted twisted leather fringe at base; a single Navajo silver button is attached at the base of the handle. Feather fan comprised of bird's tail set into beaded handle with twisted leather fringe at base.
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