Artifact Number:
 1973.101.001a

Object:
INSTRUMENT, STRING
Kika

Material:
 Plant (wood), metal, textile

Dimensions:
 92 x 33.5 x 9.5 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Guitar with light color face, "Hauula" painted in two-tone red script onto front body near base. Said to have been used by Liliuokalani while composing "Aloha Oe." Black leather case with bright purple plush interior.

This object is associated with Liliuokalani

Collection Name: Hawaiian Historical Collection

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