Artifact Number:
 00068

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 133.5 x 23 x 23 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of long white feathers and dyed blue feathers at the base. The handle, 65 cm long, is made of sections of turtle shell rings and wood. The handle base is tipped in ivory. Purple and white ribbons hang from the handle. The white feathers have yellowed with time.



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