Artifact Number:
 00109

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 110 x 22 x 22 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of black iridescent feathers. Dyed yellow and purple feathers make up the papale (hat) and pau (skirt) of the kahili. Yellow ribbon hangs from the handle, 49.5 cm in length, made of wood and walrus ivory sections.



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