Artifact Number:
 00046

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 113 x 20 x 20 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of split red parrot feathers with black and green tips. Red and yellow brocaded fabric make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. Yellow ribbon hangs from the handle. The handle, 50 cm long, is made up of sections of turtle shell rings of two colors and walrus ivory.



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