Artifact Number:
 00047

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 111 x 22 x 22 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of dark brown feathers with white feathers at the core. Red and yellow feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. The handle, which measures 37 cm, is made of turtle shell rings of two tones and whale ivory. Yellow ribbon is tied to the handle.



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