Artifact Number:
10248
Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima
Material:
Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)
Dimensions:
22.9 x 142.2 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Split white feathers with white feathers at top of hulumanu. Tortoise shell handle with whale ivory tip. Handle 62.5 cm. Kahili is one of 8 from Cleghorn, transferred to the Bishop Museum from the Royal Mausoleum in 1910. Some insect damage occurred prior to transfer.
This object is associated with A.S. Cleghorn
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