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Open Frond Palmetto Fan by Elvina Kidder Palmetto was used throughout south Louisiana for many purposes and by most cultural groups. This fan edged with fabric was made by Acadian palmetto weaver Elvina Kidder of Arnaudville. South Louisiana Cajun Palmetto Photo: Thomas A. Wintz, Jr. Click the artist's name to open a new window with more information about that artist.   Artifact 11 of 856    Previous Return to Search Results Next  For this artifact, there are 4 related artifacts. Click a thumbnail image or a name of a related artifact to open a new window with more information about that related artifact. Click an artist's name to open a new window with more information about that artist. Palmetto Hat Palmetto by Elvina Kidder Braiding Sample (Bookmarks) Palmetto by Elvina Kidder Houma Palmetto Fan Palmetto, Wood by Marie Dean Houma Palmetto Fans Palmetto by Marie Dean Search Artifacts for within all exhibit artifacts only Decorative only Domestic only Instruments only Occupational only Ritual/Festive only Toys advanced search

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