Artifact Number:
 00094

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 69.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of multi-colored parrot feathers, having hues of red, green and brown. A russet colored ribbon hangs from the handle, 32 cm in length, made of turtle shell and walrus ivory sections. The handle is broken at one point.



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