This fan of plaited pandanus leaf strips was brought back from Samoa, Polynesia by the family of the writer, Robert Louis Stevenson.
Semi elliptic fan of plaited pandanus leaf strips in openwork on a wooden frame lashed to a wooden handle: Polynesian, Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-94, moved to Samoa in 1889. His sympathetic support for the Samoan islanders brought their lasting regard and criticism from the British authorities. Some of his most exciting work was produced at this time.
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