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These colourful handwoven fans certainly come in handy in their hot, Ghanaian motherland, but they’ll also deliver a refreshing splash of West African colour to the walls of your home. This NKURUMAH design is an abstract mix of yellow, aqua and red, bound to bring a touch of ethical charm and cheer to any room!
Choose something totally unique for yourself or a loved one, these brightly patterned, handwoven Bolga fans are all strikingly different, so you’ll be taking home - and protecting - a piece of African culture when you purchase one. Other designs include DOKODOKO (orange, maroon & black), LMO (green, purple & black), and KPLORM (yellow, teal & orange).
This decorative fan was carefully handwoven by a member of a basket weaving group, using techniques passed down through the generations. The majority of the weavers who create woven fans are men, having been taught the traditional craft of basket weaving from their own mothers and fathers. Most of these men work in agriculture, but the dry seasons make farming increasingly difficult and unpredictable. Basket weaving brings these people the opportunity to earn a flexible second income.
The Pitt Rivers Museum's mission to build relationships with the most talented weavers across Africa means they are happy to be offering more work to these artisans, as their Ghanaian collection expands to include these incredible handwoven fans.
To care for your fan: spot clean with water, reshape by spraying with cold water and mould with hands, dry out thoroughly. Colours may fade in direct sunlight.
Handmade in Ghana.
This item is an online exclusive offering and not available to purchase at the museum.
Materials: Veta Vera Grass
Dimensions: Approx. 47.5 x 28.5 cm
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