Artifact Number:
 00103

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 115.5 x 20 x 20 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of multi-colored parrot feathers, ranging in color from red, black to green. A dyed red and yellow feathered papale (hat) and pau (skirt) finish the top and bottom of the feathered section. The handle, 55 cm in length, is made of sections of turtle shell and walrus ivory with an ivory tip.



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