Artifact Number:
00050
Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima
Material:
Feather, ivory
Dimensions:
97 x 14 x 14 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This kahili paa lima is made of split grey and white feathers. The handle, 44 cm long, is made from a light brown buggy whip with a carved ivory tip. Gold ribbon hangs from the handle. Cordage is used to secure the ivory tip to the base of the buggy whip.
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