Artifact Number:
 00093

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 132 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of black split feathers with white feathers filling the core. Dyed yellow feathers finishes the feathered section directly above the handle. Green and yellow ribbons hang from the hang, 51 cm in length, made of wood and walrus ivory sections. The tip of the handle is done in a carved walrus ivory piece.



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