Artifact Number:
 00075

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 142 x 30 x 30 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of split multi-colored parrot feathers with white feathers filling the core. The handle is made up of sections of turtle shell rings and ivory.



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