Artifact Number:
 00086

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 137 x 28.5 x 28.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of dark brown feathers bound to pieces of cordage with white feathers filling the core. Red and yellow feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt). Yellow ribbon hangs from the handle, 83.5 cm in length, made of turtle shell and tipped with ivory.



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