Artifact Number:
 00056

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 140.5 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of peacock hurl feathers with white feathers filing the core. Red and yellow feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. Green ribbon hangs from the handle. The handle, 61 cm long, is made up of sections done in wood and ivory. The top and bottom sections of the handle are turned pieces of wood.



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