Artifact Number:
 07069

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 12 x 103 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 White feathers with dyed black tips; red ribbon at base of hulu manu. Tortoise shell and whale ivory handle. Tag: "Presented to Mrs. Chapin by Nahienaena, sister of Kamehameha III, in the year 1833." Handle 53 cm.

This object is associated with Nahienaena

Collection Name: 

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