Artifact Number:
 10373

Object:
HAND KAHILI
Kahili paa lima

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

Dimensions:
 15.2 x 165.1 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Split long gray feathers bound with yellow and orange yarn; yarn also at base of hulumanu. Light brown tortoise shell handle with black tortoise shell bar and ivory tip, carved with "Emma." Handle 70.5 cm.

This object is associated with Princess Kaiulani

Collection Name: Princess Kaiulani Collection

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