October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Kite Collection

Collection Number: 4470

Post Type: History

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Artist or Author: Colombia Kite Club,,

Creation Year: 2001

Length: 0.00

Height: 39.00

Width: 39.00

Summay:

This is a traditional kite of Yaripa, Colombia, South America. Made for the Ft Worden Kite Retreat, 2001. This six sided hexigonal kite is made of bamboo spars connected by a metal screw at the center, nylon line used around the frame to reinforce sail and to allow the material/sail to be glued around onto the frame. Three-point bridle.

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