Artifact Number:
 07068

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 12 x 139 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Split black feathers with soft down feathers, red ribbon and green ribbon at base of hulumanu. Walrus ivory and tortoise shell handle. Tag: "Presented to Mrs. Chapin by Chief Eosepa (Joseph) at S. Islands in year 1833". Handle 63.5 cm.



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