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Artifact Number:
 00085

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, metal, stone

Dimensions:
 83 x 9 x 9 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of multi-colored split feathers with yellow yarn finishing the feathered section. Red ribbon hangs from the delicate buggy whip handle, 34.5 cm in length. The handle is gold plated with engraved designs and a green bloodstone at the tip.



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