July 12, 2012

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 2832

Post Type: Kite Object or Accessory

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Artist or Author: Unknown

Creation Year: 1970

Summay:

Not sure where this design originates, but it is from Southeast Asia. Red tissue-paper like sail, bamboo spar is split to form tail. A small cut in the bamboo
allows for string to be tied in place to support the tail (see detail)
Sail is folded over and fine thread is used for support

Geographic: Asia

Kite Type: Figure, Sport

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Art, Cultural, Sport

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