Artifact Number:
 00089

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 111.5 x 18 x 18 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of long slender white feathers that were dyed black on one side. Dyed yellow feathers make up the pau (skirt). A yellow and white ribbon hangs from the handle, 43.5 cm in length, made of turtle shell and whale ivory sections.



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