Artifact Number:
00065
Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima
Material:
Feather, ivory, plant (wood)
Dimensions:
117 x 23 x 23 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This kahili paa lima is made of green peacock feathers with white feathers filling the core. Red and yellow feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. Yellow ribbon hangs from the handle, which is made of various sections of wood. Two ivory pieces, one on the upper end and the other on the base finishes the handle. This is a pair to 00066.
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