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Artifact Number:
 05084

Object:
Hat, hawaiian
Papale

Material:
 Plant (maia, cotton)

Dimensions:
 34 x 34 x 12 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Papale ie. This hat is made of maia, banana (Musa spp.) The outer skin of the banana plant was prepared, stripped, plaited into a long braid and sewn together to the hat. The fiber has a natural overall dark brown color. Deterioration is noticeable on the brim.

This object is associated with Bernice Pauahi Bishop

Collection Name: Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Collection

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