Artifact Number:
 00083

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 112 x 24 x 24 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of down-like white and brown feathers with the brown feathers concentrated at the top. Dyed yellow feathers finish the bottom of the feathered section. Yellow ribbon hangs from the handle. The handle, 40.5 cm in length, is made of turtle shell rings and a walrus ivory tip.



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