Gueha
Gueha [1] is a woven hand fan [2]. It is of varying size and shape, plaited from both åkgak leaves generally in a regular check pattern, or with hågon niyok in diagonal weave.
Uses
Gueha is a multi-use tool, mainly to keep one cool, but is also used to fan a fire, on occasion as a fly swatter.
History
There are several variants of the word gueha, such as goha, boha, and alternative word is Spanish loanword abaniku [3] from abanico [4], although this tends to be used more for Japanese style folding fans versus woven fans. Some Chamorro weavers use the term abaniku [5].
Cultural significance
Woven gueha from åkgak leaves are less commonly seen, but are still woven by a few weavers, whereas the gueha woven from hågon niyok are more readily available and can be seen more frequently. There are several cultural dance groups that use them in their dances.
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