October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Kite Collection

Collection Number: 4448

Post Type: History

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

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Length: 0.00

Height: 57.00

Width: 55.00

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Traditional paper Wau Merak from Malaysia. Kite is made with intricately handcut pieces of metallic paper, not backed. Uses bamboo or reed spars and has shredded crepe paper tassles at top and bottom. Also has long synthetic yarn hanging from bottom for tail. Two-point bridle, single line.

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