Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu forms a frame for the blade as well as the handle. Dyed kaumoe is then lashed decoratively around the frame to form the ili. The handle is rectangular while the blade is circular. The kaumoe has been dyed purple, pink as well as orange before it is used to form an intricate design around the blade. White fulu kaleva are threaded around the ili to form a decorative border. This type of ili was made as a collectible item for the tourist trade.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1987.78Accession Date: 28 Apr 1987Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu forms a frame for the blade as well…

Description: Te ili. Fan. This ili consists of a woven blade attached to a long wooden handle. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) in a coiled technique producing a spade shape overall. The kaumoe has a natural colour. Additional fibre, dyed in red and black colours are incorporated into the weaving, which appears to be fou (wild hibiscus fibre).

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1939.134Accession Date: 1939Description: Te ili. Fan. This ili consists of a woven blade attached to a long wooden handle. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) in a coiled technique…

Description: Fan, coconut leaf, pandanus and banana fibre and red and pink wool

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.240Accession Date: 1985Description: Fan, coconut leaf, pandanus and banana fibre and red and pink wool

Description: Fan, coconut leaf and pandanus and banana, fringed

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.243Accession Date: 1985Description: Fan, coconut leaf and pandanus and banana, fringed

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), and laukie (soft pandanus). The handle of the ili is cylindrical in shape and is made from a bundle of tuaaniu, encased in lalaga (woven) laukie. The tuaaniu are tightly lashed together in a row to form the semi-circular blade. Kaumoe is then used to decoratively lash the blade using zig zag motifs. This technique is also known as faka sigano. The kaumoe is used as a beige colour as well as a dyed green and yellow colour. The ili is then bordered with frayed laukie. The laukie is also dyed a purple and blue colour to produce a striped appearance. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili were used to keep cool in the hot weather or presented as a gift to friends, family and visitors.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1980.32Accession Date: 08 May 1980Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), and laukie (soft pandanus). The handle of the ili is cylindrical in shape and is…

Description: Fan, rounded wood handle, orange fibre fringe

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1969.94Accession Date: 24 Apr 1969Description: Fan, rounded wood handle, orange fibre fringe

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of kaumoe (immature coconut leaf). The stem of the kaumoe has been braided to form the spine of the ili as well as the handle. The handle is then encased in lalaga (woven) laukie (soft pandanus). The handle then flares to form a spade shaped blade. The kaumoe is lalaga to incorporate a row of windows near the edge for decorative purposes. The ili is then bordered with green and orange vulu (wool) that are tied in loops around the ili. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in hot weather or presented as gifts to visitors.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.241Accession Date: 1985Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of kaumoe (immature coconut leaf). The stem of the kaumoe has been braided to form the spine of the ili as well as the handle. The handle is then…

Description: Te ili. Fan. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) of natural colour in a spade shape. There is decorative accenting overlay of blue vulu (wool) with red and white vulu attached along the edges in an alternating pattern. The weaving commencement is visible at the centre of the blade. The handle of the ili is encased with lau fala (pandanus leaves), also natural in colour.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.242Accession Date: 1985Description: Te ili. Fan. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) of natural colour in a spade shape. There is decorative accenting overlay of blue vulu (wool) with…

Description: Te ili. Fan. This ili consists of a woven blade attached to a wooden handle. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) of natural colour in a spade shape. It has decorative accenting overlay of bright pink vulu (wool) attached along the edges. There is additional blue vulu visible at the apex of the blade, as well as areas of openwork and black-dyed fibre. The weaving commencement is visible at the centre of the blade. The blade is attached to the wooden handle with lashing of kafa (3-ply coconut sennit) overlaid with black-dyed plant fibre.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.246Accession Date: 1985Description: Te ili. Fan. This ili consists of a woven blade attached to a wooden handle. The blade of this ili is woven with kaumoe (young coconut leaf) of natural colour in a spade…

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of laufala (pandanus) and crepe paper. The handle of the ili is cylindrical in shape and wrapped in lalaga (woven) laufala. The handle then flares to form a diamond shaped blade. The blade is lalaga using thicker strips of laufala and a simple technique. Blue crepe paper is then threaded through the laufala for decorative purposes. The edge of the blade is then wrapped in black material and sewn to give the ili a clean finish. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in hot weather or presented as gifts to visitors.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.244Accession Date: 1985Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of laufala (pandanus) and crepe paper. The handle of the ili is cylindrical in shape and wrapped in lalaga (woven) laufala. The handle then…

Description: Describes the process used by the women of Funafuti (Tuvalu) to make a fan from coconut palms

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Describes the process used by the women of Funafuti (Tuvalu) to make a fan from coconut palms

Description: Pandanus and dyed-purple and dyed-brown hibiscus fibre bound handle. Coiled circular 'blade'. Feathers attached.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 2004.120.14Accession Date: 18 Nov 2004Description: Pandanus and dyed-purple and dyed-brown hibiscus fibre bound handle. Coiled circular 'blade'. Feathers attached.

Description: Fan, coiled pandanus on coconut leaf with pink and red wool embroidery

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1985.247Accession Date: 1985Display Room: H91 Learning Base - Landing PadDescription: Fan, coiled pandanus on coconut leaf with pink and red wool embroidery

Description: Man's dance fan from Kabara Island, Fiji

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1992.304Accession Date: 10 Nov 1992Display Room: Pacific LifewaysDescription: Man's dance fan from Kabara Island, Fiji

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to form the spine of the blade as well as the handle. The handle is cylindrical in shape and encased in lalaga (woven) laukie. A beige laukie and a black laukie are lalaga to form a checkerboard pattern along the handle. The blade is made of tightly lashed tuaaniu to form a circular shape. Kaumoe is used to lash the blade and serves as an interesting decorative feature. Laukie has been dyed a variety of colours, purple, pink and black, and threaded to form a decorative border through the middle of the blade. Fulu kaleva are threaded around the blade using two rows to serve as another distinguishing feature. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili were used to keep cool in the hot weather and presented as gifts to visitors, family and friends.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1944.81Accession Date: 1944Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to form the spine of the blade as…

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to form the spine of the blade as well as the handle. The handle is cylindrical in shape encased in lalaga (woven) laukie. The handle then flares to incorporate an oval shaped blade. The tuaaniu used to make the blade is tightly lashed using kaumoe, that also doubles as a decorative feature. The blade is bordered with a row of white fulu kaleva. The blade is also adorned with a decorative border made of dark brown laukie. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in hot weather or presented as gifts to visitors, friends and family.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1944.15Accession Date: 1944Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to…

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to form the spine of the blade as well as the handle. The handle is cylindrical in shape encased in lalaga (woven) laukie. The handle then flares to incorporate an oval shaped blade. The tuaaniu used to make the blade is tightly lashed using kaumoe, that also doubles as a decorative feature. The blade is bordered with a row of white fulu kaleva. The blade is also adorned with a decorative border made of dark brown laukie. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in hot weather or presented as gifts to visitors, friends and family.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1944.15Accession Date: 1944Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), laukie (soft pandanus), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to…

Description: Iliili. Fan. This is a hand held iliili. Its blade is circular in shape and flat in form. It also features a handle that extends across the diameter of the blade. The handle has been encased with a woven cover of lau fā (pandanus leaf) dyed in green and pink. The circular blade is made up of a continuous circular structure that has been encased with lau fā (pandanus) through a knotting technique. It is mostly pale yellow in colour, a natural tone of the fibre. However a green circle has been woven through the centre area of the blade. A looped fringe of lau fou (lace bark) borders the edges of the blade. It is made up of green, pink and blue dyed fibres. The woven encasement of the handle has also been woven into the blade to secure both components into place.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1966.207Accession Date: 1966Description: Iliili. Fan. This is a hand held iliili. Its blade is circular in shape and flat in form. It also features a handle that extends across the diameter of the blade. The handle…

Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), laukie (soft pandanus) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to form the spine of the blade as well as the handle. The handle is encased in lalaga (woven) laukie. A beige laukie and a dark brown laukie is used to form a checkerboard pattern along the handle. The handle then flares to a circular blade made of tuāniu. The tuaaniu is tightly lashed using thin strips of kaumoe that also serve as a decorative feature. The decorative boarder is lalaga around the blade using pink laukie. White kaleva feathers are threaded around the blade to act as a border and are accentuated by a few black feathers also. Like many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in the hot weather and presented as gifts to visitors, friends and family.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1969.94Accession Date: 24 Apr 1969Description: Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of tuaaniu (coconut midrib), kaumoe (immature coconut leaf), laukie (soft pandanus) and fulu kaleva (kaleva feathers). The tuaaniu is braided to…

Description: Te ili. Fan. This ili is created with synthetic raffia material of multiple colours wrapped and plaited over a framework of tuaaniu (coconut midrib). Red and yellow raffia is visible at the very centre of the blade. The design and manufacture of this ili appears to have a heavy Micronesian influence. The handle is also made from tuaaniu encased in pink and green raffia woven in a bold twill pattern. The edges of the blade are finished with flat pieces of lau kie (peeled and coloured pandanus leaves) dyed in red, black, and white, attached in an alternating colour pattern.

Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 2001.12.10Accession Date: 13 Jul 2001Display Room: H91 Learning Base - Landing PadDescription: Te ili. Fan. This ili is created with synthetic raffia material of multiple colours wrapped and plaited over a framework of tuaaniu (coconut midrib). Red and yellow raffia is…