Artifact Number:
 00088

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 188x147x34 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of black feathers with white feathers filling the core. The pau (skirt) is made of red, yellow and blue-green feathers. A yellow ribbon hangs from a turtle shell and ivory handle. This is a pair to 00055.



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