Artifact Number:
 00061

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 143 x 23 x 23 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of black and white feathers with white feathers filling the core. Yellow and red feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. Orange ribbon hangs from the handle. The handle, 61 cm long, is made up of sections of wood and ivory. The base of the handle is bent. This is a pair to 00060.



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