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Artifact Number:
 00051

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory

Dimensions:
 121 x 17 x 17 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of long white feathers with down plumage filling the core. Purple dyed feathers are used at the base of the feathered section. Purple ribbon hangs from the the handle. The handle, 47 cm long, is made of laminated sections of various woods and walrus ivory.



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