Historical information
A number of these fans were ordered from Indonesia by Lia Kellener, the founder of Tempo Doeloe in Melbourne.
Significance
The item relates to the move of many Dutch to The Netherlands or Australia from post-WWII Dutch East Indies. After a 4year struggle immediately following the ousting of the Japanese in 1945, Indonesia officially gained independence from The Netherlands in 1949.
Physical description
Small Indonesian fan produced for the 50th anniversary of Tempo Doeloe in Australia. The fan is made in a similar manner to the so-called Wayang dolls and is reminiscent of this aspect of traditional Indonesian culture.
Inscriptions & markings
An orange central patch bears the words: Tempo Doeloe 1945-1995 Indonesia - Australia.
References
- Wayang dolls Detailed explanation of the role played by Wayang dolls in Indonesian culture.
