Artifact Number:
 00077

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 163 x 18 x 18 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of two sections, the top half consisting of alternating black and white feathers. The botttom section is done in reverse to the top. Yellow yarn and tassels are attached at the base of the featherwork. The handle, 83 cm in length, is made from a brown and black buggy whip. The base of the handle has broken off. This is a pair to 00078.



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